Health & Emergencies
Panama offers good quality medical care in Panama City with modern private hospitals. Infrastructure is reasonable for Central America.
A public system exists but is slow. Tourists should seek out private clinics.
Private hospitals in Panama City offer modern care with experienced professionals.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 50-150 USD |
| Emergency room | 300-800 USD |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 1,000-3,000 USD |
| Emergency surgery | 5,000-20,000 USD |
| Ambulance | 150-300 USD |
| Raio-X | 100-250 USD |
| Exames de sangue | 50-150 USD |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Panama. Private hospitals typically require upfront payment or proof of insurance. Asteroid clients have immediate coverage and 24/7 support in their language.
The main emergency number in Panama is 104. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.
A public system exists but is slow. Tourists should seek out private clinics.
Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 50-150 USD, while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
Pharmacies are modern and well stocked in Panama City.
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