How healthcare in Panama works day to day: the public CSS, the leading private hospitals, insurance, pharmacies and emergencies on 911.
Panama · Step by Step
Key Facts
A two-track system. Public care runs through the CSS (Caja de Seguro Social) and the health ministry; private hospitals run alongside.
World-class private care. Panama City has internationally affiliated hospitals, some linked to major US medical centres.
English is common. Many doctors trained abroad and speak English, a big draw for newcomers.
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