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Editorial
Published:
2024-12-08

Public Health Levels: In Latin America and Panama

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https://doi.org/10.37980/im.journal.rspp.32488

Keywords:

health level, quality, equity

Abstract

Public health levels in Latin America vary significantly depending on the policies and healthcare systems implemented. Countries like Costa Rica, Uruguay, Colombia, and Chile stand out for providing accessible and high-quality services, promoting prevention and equity in healthcare. However, Panama faces significant challenges, such as limited investment in infrastructure and technology, and marked inequalities between urban and rural areas.

Despite allocating 5.38% of its GDP to healthcare in 2021, a large portion of the budget is spent on administrative costs, leaving few resources to improve facilities and services. In response, the Ministry of Health and the PAHO/WHO have developed strategies to strengthen the healthcare system, including disease prevention, health promotion, and modernization of infrastructure.

The effective implementation of these measures, along with constant monitoring, will be key to improving the quality and equity of Panama's healthcare system.

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