Fernando Boyd Galindo
PanamapoliticianMale6.7Global Dominance: 0.00%Fernando Boyd Galindo is the Minister of Health in Panama, known for his commitment to improving public health access and affordability. Recently, he announced a significant reduction in the prices of 20 essential medications at health centers, aimed at alleviating the financial burden on patients with common health conditions. His leadership in implementing these measures reflects a strategic approach to healthcare that balances public needs with the operational viability of private pharmacies.
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Fernando Boyd Galindo is the Minister of Health in Panama.
Mulino y medio gabinete despachan desde Nueva York, con motivo de la Asamblea General de la ONUPanama· 2026-09-23
The proposal put forward by the Minister of Health, Fernando Boyd Galindo, has already been analyzed by the college.
Internado de un año: Colegio Médico exige cambios para asegurar calidadPanama· 2026-09-16
Fernando Boyd Galindo announced that the initiative to reduce the medical internship is 'almost finished'.
Panamá prepara proyecto de ley para reducir de dos a un año el internado médicoPanama· 2026-09-10
Fernando Boyd Galindo proposed that doctors who fail the certification exam twice return to university to reinforce their training.
Boyd Galindo propone que médicos que fallen dos veces el examen de certificación vuelvan a la facultadPanama· 2026-09-10Fernando Boyd Galindo explained the distribution of resources and commitments that the Ministry of Health must address.
Minsa pierde $805 millones para 2027; 88% del recorte afecta su funcionamientoPanama· 2026-09-10
Fernando Boyd Galindo confirmed that hiring foreign professionals is one of the alternatives being considered to fill critical vacancies in the public health system.
Minsa evalúa contratar médicos especialistas extranjeros ante déficitPanama· 2026-09-09
Fernando Boyd Galindo participated in the delivery of the order to proceed as the Minister of Health and President of the Board of Directors of the AAUD.
Cerro Patacón tendrá nueva tina para recibir 5 millones de toneladas de basuraPanama· 2026-08-05
Fernando Boyd Galindo, the Minister of Health, informed that the infrastructure would be used to establish a clinic for police members.
Abandonado y vandalizado, así permanece el Hospital Panamá SolidarioPanama· 2026-08-05
Fernando Boyd Galindo, the Minister of Health, emphasized that investment in sanitation is one of the most effective measures to protect public health.
Licitarán otra vez la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales en Caimito a un costo de $139 millonesPanama· 2026-08-01
Fernando Boyd Galindo is the Minister of Health who emphasized the importance of maternal vaccination to protect newborns.
Veinte niños permanecen en UCI del Hospital del Niño por virus sincitial; Minsa insta a embarazadas a vacunarsePanama· 2026-07-20
Fernando Boyd Galindo informed that the payment of owed sums to internal doctors will take place on August 15.
Médicos internos y residentes suspenden protestas tras acuerdo con CSS y MinsaPanama· 2026-07-15
Fernando Boyd Galindo is the Minister of Health who signed the adenda No.8 for the new Hospital del Niño.
El Estado pagará $537.9 millones en pagos que se extenderán hasta 2033 por nuevo Hospital del NiñoPanama· 2026-07-15
Fernando Boyd Galindo announced that payments owed to internal doctors will be made on August 15.
Médicos internos y residentes mantienen protestas; CSS y Minsa anuncian pagosPanama· 2026-07-14He is the Minister of Health who announced the payment schedule for internal doctors.
Médicos piden a Mulino resolver pagos atrasados y falta de insumos en hospitalesPanama· 2026-07-12Fernando Boyd Galindo is the Minister of Health who announced the construction of a new health center in Pacora.
Construcción del nuevo Centro de Salud de Pacora costará unos $23.3 millonesPanama· 2026-07-11
The Minister of Health, Fernando Boyd Galindo, informed that the 51 internal doctors will receive their salary starting from August 15, 2026.
Minsa pagará en agosto a médicos internos salarios pendientes y sobresueldosPanama· 2026-07-10
Fernando Boyd Galindo, the Minister of Health, emphasized that the intention of Minsa is not to limit the entry of new professionals into the healthcare system.
Minsa descarta reducir la exigencia del examen de certificación en medicinaPanama· 2026-07-09Fernando Boyd Galindo explained that the internal doctors do receive the established base salary and that the pending amount corresponds to the additional 40% for those assigned to difficult access regions.
Ocho meses trabajando sin cobrar completo: el reclamo de los médicos internosPanama· 2026-07-09
Fernando Boyd Galindo, the Minister of Health, inspected the facilities of the Minsa-Capsi in Puerto Caimito.
Minsa invertirá $11.8 millones en rescate del Minsa-Capsi en Puerto CaimitoPanama· 2026-07-07Fernando Boyd Galindo, the Minister of Health, announced that the minimum passing score for the exam will progressively increase each year.
Examen de certificación en medicina: solo 11.31% aprobó para ingresar al internadoPanama· 2026-07-06
Fernando Boyd Galindo is linked to a company involved in public procurement processes within the Ministry of Health.
Mulino cumple dos años: persisten los problemas en agua, salud y educaciónPanama· 2026-07-01
Fernando Boyd Galindo was involved in a controversy regarding the importation of medications without proper registration while serving as the Minister of Health.
Minsa niega favorecimiento a Bio MaterialesPanama· 2026-06-22Fernando Boyd Galindo is the Minister of Health who has been accused of conflicts of interest regarding his former company Bio Materiales, S.A.
El Minsa concede contrato millonario a la que fue empresa del ministro BoydPanama· 2026-06-22
Fernando Boyd Galindo authorized the direct purchase of medicines without sanitary registration from his former company.
El Minsa autorizó a la antigua empresa del ministro Boyd a importar medicinas sin registro sanitarioPanama· 2026-06-21
Fernando Boyd Galindo is another minister accused of violating the Law of Conflicts of Interest.
Sabrina sin Censura: La cancha inclinadaPanama· 2026-06-19
Fernando Boyd Galindo is the Minister of Health of Panama who signed the health agreement.
Panamá y Estados Unidos firman acuerdo de salud con una inversión de $33.5 millonesPanama· 2026-02-25
Fernando Boyd Galindo, the Minister of Health, highlighted that the new facilities will allow residents to receive medical care without having to travel long distances.
San Miguelito estrena Policentro de Salud en San Isidro tras más de una década de esperaPanama· 2026-02-25
Fernando Boyd Galindo is the Minister of Health who led the inspection of various medical centers in the province.
Minsa evalúa reutilizar el antiguo hospital Manuel Amador Guerrero por falta de espacioPanama· 2026-02-22
Fernando Boyd Galindo announced that the minimum score for passing the Basic Certification exam in Medicine will increase progressively each year.
Certificación Médica será más exigente: Minsa aumentará puntaje mínimo cada añoPanama· 2026-02-11
Fernando Boyd Galindo is the Minister of Health mentioned in the context of the board of directors.
Denuncia por el CAI de Tocumen activa inspecciones oficialesPanama· 2026-02-08
