Panama surpassed 822 dengue infections

Panama has accumulated 822 cases of dengue so far in 2026, according to the most recent epidemiological report from the Ministry of Health, which warns about the persistence of the transmission of the virus and the need to reinforce preventive measures in homes and communities. Out of the total reported, 727 correspond to cases without warning signs, while 92 present warning signs and 3 cases of severe dengue have been confirmed, reflecting the active circulation of the virus in different regions of the country. The report also indicates that the disease maintains a relevant hospital impact, with 97 people hospitalized and a cumulative total of 2 deaths associated with dengue. Health authorities reiterated that the increase in cases occurs in a context marked by climatic conditions favorable for the reproduction of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, particularly due to the rains, which generate the accumulation of water in containers and open spaces, creating ideal habitats for the transmitting vector.

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Territorially, the Metropolitan Region leads the number of infections with 219 cases, followed by San Miguelito with 93, Bocas del Toro with 92, Panamá Oeste with 86, Colón with 83 and Herrera with 53. Cases are also reported in Chiriquí (48), Panama East (45), Panama North (40), Los Santos (19), Veraguas (18) and Coclé (14), while the Kuna Yala region registers 8, Ngäbe-Buglé 3 and Darién 1 case, evidencing the spread of the virus nationwide. The analysis by districts shows transmission hotspots in 24 de Diciembre and Tocumen with 40 cases each, Belisario Frías with 36, Bocas del Toro with 32, Las Garzas with 29 and Puerto Caimito with 24, areas where the authorities have intensified vector control operations and community campaigns to eliminate breeding grounds. These interventions are part of the national strategy that combines fumigation, home inspection, and promotion of health.