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Dengue Fever in Panama (Update)

04 June 2014

During the first five months of the year (2014), a total of 3707 dengue fever cases were reported in the metropolitan area of Panama City.

Advice for Travellers

Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.