The Organization is coordinating with national authorities to identify priority areas for technical cooperation in response to health needs resulting from the earthquake.Panama City, October 11, 2026 (PAHO/WHO) – The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is coordinating with Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) to support the health sector response following the magnitude 7.5 earthquake that struck the country on October 9, which affected health facilities and temporarily disrupted some health services in several parts of the country.