Blas Armién
Blas Armién is the head of the Epidemiology Department at the Ministry of Health in Panama. He recently provided crucial updates regarding the oropouche virus outbreak in the country, highlighting the number of cases and the significance of understanding the transmission cycles of the virus. His insights emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and public awareness to differentiate oropouche from similar diseases like dengue.
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Blas Armién, the national head of Epidemiology at Minsa, called on the population to reinforce prevention measures and seek health services promptly.
La influenza y el virus sincitial circulan de manera simultánea en Panamá
Panama· 2026-01-13
Blas Armién is the national head of Epidemiology at the Ministry of Health in Panama.
¿Qué es el virus oropouche y por qué preocupa a las autoridades de salud?Panama· 2025-10-22Blas Armién is the national head of Epidemiology at Minsa.
Minsa confirma al menos 600 casos de oropouche en siete regionesPanama· 2025-10-22Blas Armién is the head of the Epidemiology department at the Ministry of Health in Panama.
Oropouche: infección similar al dengue, ¿cepa proveniente de Italia, Cuba o Brasil?Panama· 2025-02-18