Eric Conte
Eric Conte is the Director of Insumos y Medicamentos at the Ministry of Health (Minsa) in Panama. He has recently been in the news discussing the challenges of insulin availability, particularly the insulin NPH (Novolin), highlighting the irregular distribution and limited supply in health centers, which has left many diabetic patients struggling to access this essential medication.
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Eric Conte stated that the Central Warehouse of Medicines maintains a supply close to 90%, benefiting patients who visit health facilities.
Pacientes crónicos rechazan recorte presupuestario en salud, alertan desabastecimiento
Panama· 2025-09-24
Eric Conte is the national director of Medicines and Supplies who reported on the supply status of medications.
Minsa solicita $8.5 millones para garantizar medicamentos al cierre de 2026Panama· 2025-09-05
Eric Conte, the national director of Medicines and Supplies at Minsa, reported that over 2,468 consultations have been registered through the platform.
Minsa amplía plataforma digital para consulta de fármacos en nueve regionesPanama· 2025-08-14
Eric Conte explained that the cargo was received at the Regional Warehouse of Medicines and will be distributed to the regional hospital and primary health centers in the province.
Minsa envía 1,500 libras de medicamentos a Bocas del Toro ante bloqueo de víasPanama· 2025-05-18Eric Conte, director nacional de Medicamentos e Insumos, informó que el envío se efectuó por vía aérea.
Minsa traslada por vía aérea más de 1,500 libras de medicamentos a Bocas del Toro ante bloqueo de víasPanama· 2025-05-17
Eric Conte, director de Insumos y Medicamentos del Ministerio de Salud (Minsa), explicó que la insulina NPH (Novolin) tiene una baja rotación y no siempre está disponible en grandes cantidades.
Escasez de insulina: pacientes diabéticos no la encuentran en centros de saludPanama· 2025-04-03