Panama Health Insider!

August 26, 2025 Edition

Welcome to Panama Health Insider – Your Weekly Dive into Healthcare & Wellbeing for Expats in Panama

We're sharpening our focus this week to bring you the most relevant insights on navigating Panama’s healthcare landscape. Each Tuesday, you'll receive trusted updates, expert analysis, and curated resources—all aligned with our new direction.

Weekly Summary — Relevant News for Expats This Week

• 1. ECRI volunteers provide critical care via Floating Doctors in Bocas del Toro
• A team of ECRI volunteers recently joined Floating Doctors to deliver medical, dental, and veterinary aid in remote areas of Panama. Their efforts underscore the gaps in rural healthcare and model how adaptable mobile clinics can bridge the access divide.
  ​What This Means for You: While not aimed at expats, these initiatives are a reminder of the broader healthcare reality in Panama. Supporting or being aware of such programs is part of responsible integration, contributing to the well-being of the communities you now share a home with.

Source: ECRI and ISMP​

• 2. Panama’s healthcare system ranked #95 globally; private options remain expat favorites
• Panama’s public healthcare is broadly accessible and affordable—but rankings place it 95th globally; many expats still prefer private hospitals for faster and more specialized care. The private system offers U.S.-level amenities at a lower cost.
  ​What This Means for You: Understanding this helps you weigh better where to live and which system suits your needs—especially if timely care or specialized treatment is a priority.

Source: International Citizens Insurance​

• 3. Guide on staying comfortable and healthy in Panama’s varied microclimates
• A recent expatriate health guide emphasizes the importance of adapting to Panama's diverse microclimates by managing sleep quality and wellness routines for sustained well-being.
• What This Means for You: Small lifestyle adjustments—like improving sleep conditions or adapting routines—can dramatically boost health and comfort as you settle into a new environment.

Source: Stay Comfortable and Healthy​

💊 Health Deals of the Week

• Farma Ahorro – 30% Off Medicines (Daily)​
  Save on your prescriptions with 30% off every day at Farma Ahorro, available across 9 provinces in Panama.

• Farmacia El Javillo – 25% Off Dermocosmetics (Thursdays)​
  Every Thursday, enjoy 25% off selected dermocosmetic brands at Farmacia El Javillo. Perfect for skincare and wellness essentials.

Spotlight Analysis – Deep Dive

Panama’s healthcare system can feel like a maze—different rules for expats, varying quality across hospitals, and prices that aren’t always transparent. That’s why we’ve re-focused our newsletter: to bring you practical, reliable health intelligence every week.

By subscribing, you’ll get:

• Clear cost comparisons between local and private care.
• Trusted doctor and hospital insights from real expat experiences.
• Updates on laws, insurance, and discounts that directly affect you.
• Wellness opportunities and preventive care tips tailored to life in Panama.

No noise, no endless searching. Just what you need to make confident healthcare decisions while living abroad.

📰 Panama Health Insider began publishing in August, and like any worthwhile project, we’re growing step by step. Our goal is to make this the most trusted health and wellness resource for expats in Panama. If you don’t see every feature yet, it’s simply because we’re still building—together with you. Each week adds more value, more insights, and more reasons to feel confident about your health choices here.

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Thanks for reading this week’s Panama Health Insider. Be sure to check out our new healthcare hub for fuller guides and longer reads. See you next Tuesday—with more insights to help you stay informed, healthy, and thriving in Panama.