Health Ministry confirms second death from Panama earthquake

The Ministry of Health (Minsa) confirmed the death of Regina Miranda, 60, who was hospitalized at the Luis “Chicho” Fábrega Hospital in Santiago de Veraguas, after suffering a serious injury during the earthquake on Friday, October 9.

Miranda was performing administrative duties at the Rómulo Arrocha school in Santiago de Veraguas when the earthquake struck. During the school’s evacuation, she tripped over a ditch and fell to the ground, hitting her head and suffering a severe traumatic brain injury.

Following the incident, she was transferred to the Luis “Chicho” Fábrega Hospital, where she received specialized medical attention from the Neurosurgery service. But despite the efforts of the medical team, she died after remaining in a coma.

“The Ministry of Health expresses its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues, of Ms. Miranda. It also extends its solidarity to the educational community and the families affected by the consequences of this natural phenomenon,” The Ministry reiterated its commitment to continue providing medical care to those affected by the earthquake and support to the communities impacted by this emergency.