The Panama Ministry of Health (MOH) is calling on the public to reinforce prevention measures and eliminate breeding grounds for the mosquito that transmits dengue fever.
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According to the Department of Epidemiology of the MOH, in the first two months of 2026, 1,232 accumulated cases of dengue have been registered nationwide.
Of that number, 1,081 cases are without warning signs, while 146 present warning signs and 5 cases of severe dengue are reported.
The Metropolitan Region reports the most with 337 cases; followed by Colón with 140 cases; Bocas del Toro with 124 cases; San Miguelito with 121 cases; Panama West with 119 cases; and Panama East with 104 cases.
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Officials say there are a total of 149 hospitalized patients, and a cumulative total of 4 deaths, from the regions of Bocas del Toro with 3 and Coclé with 1.
The Ministry of Health continues to intensify operations throughout the country during 2026, relying on the Vector Control team and Health Promotion strategies to reduce dengue cases.
Emphasis is placed on the importance of citizen participation in eliminating all mosquito breeding grounds, both inside and around homes.
The population is also urged to eliminate all unused containers that can accumulate water (cans, bottles, tires, among others), cover containers used for water collection, and clean the areas around homes regularly.
The main symptoms of dengue fever include fever, headache, general malaise, muscle aches, and eye pain. The public is advised not to self-medicate and to seek medical attention at a health center if they suspect they have the disease, paying particular attention to warning signs.