Panama to Invest Over $48 Million in Unfinished, New Health Facilities

Panama's Ministry of Health is launching a significant investment of over $48 million to address incomplete and abandoned health infrastructure in the province of Panama Oeste. This initiative aims to benefit thousands of residents by completing stalled projects and constructing new facilities.

The most prominent project is the reactivation of the Minsa-Capsi in Puerto Caimito. Construction on this facility has been halted since 2013, leaving it vandalized and unfinished. Approximately $11.8 million will be allocated to restart these works, with construction expected to begin by the end of the year. Health Minister Fernando Boyd Galindo emphasized the project's importance, stating, "This Minsa-Capsi has been abandoned since 2013. The work stopped and it was vandalized. This structure will provide a solution for thousands of families."

Further bolstering healthcare access, the ministry plans to build a new health center in Arraiján, with an investment exceeding $25 million. Additionally, the Rosa Tasón Health Center in Chame will be constructed, a project awarded for over $11.3 million. Minister Galindo also conducted site visits to various health facilities across Capira, Campana, Gorgona, and San Carlos to assess their current condition and service delivery.

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This Minsa-Capsi has been abandoned since 2013. The work stopped and it was vandalized. This structure will provide a solution for thousands of families.