Panama Health Center Shooting Wounds 2
Two patients were wounded by gunfire in the Veracruz health center waiting room in Panama on 17 October, Minsa said. It reopens on 19 October. The post Panama Health Center Shooting Wounds 2 appeared first on The Rio Times .
A shooting at a health center in Panama left two patients wounded on Saturday 17 October 2026, according to the Ministry of Health (Minsa). The incident occurred in the waiting room of the Veracruz Health Center in Panamá Oeste province, which is located west of the Panama Canal and Panama City. Both patients were taken to Hospital Santo Tomás in Panama City by ambulance, with National Police units accompanying them.
The health center was closed for repairs and security planning on Sunday 18 October. TVN, Panamá América and La Prensa reported the incident on Saturday afternoon and evening, citing the ministry's statement. Minsa urged residents to seek care at the nearest health facility while the health center was closed. The clinic is set to reopen on Monday 19 October with its regular 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. hours.
No source reviewed the incident provided information about who fired the shots, the number of individuals involved, or the motive behind the shooting.
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