Children aged 10 to 14 most affected by dengue in Panama, Minsa reports

Children between 10 and 14 years old are the demographic most impacted by dengue fever in Panama, according to a report from the Ministry of Health (Minsa). The incidence rate for this age group stands at 167 cases per 100,000 population.

As of the epidemiological week ending July 25, 2026, Panama had accumulated a total of 5,318 dengue cases. Of these, 4,628 were without alarm signs, 654 presented with alarm signs, and 36 were classified as severe dengue. The report also indicates 628 hospitalizations and 16 fatalities attributed to the disease throughout the year.

The regions of Bocas del Toro and Los Santos have each reported three deaths, while the Metropolitan, Colón, and Chiriquí regions have recorded two deaths each. San Miguelito, Coclé, Panamá Norte, and Veraguas each have one reported fatality. The national incidence rate is 115 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.

The Metropolitan Region has the highest number of infections with 1,490 cases, followed by Colón with 1,188. Veracruz is the corregimiento with the most cases, totaling 562. Despite a recent downward trend in cases, the Minsa is emphasizing the importance of eliminating Aedes aegypti mosquito breeding sites around homes and advises seeking medical attention for dengue symptoms, avoiding self-medication.