Jorge Melo
Jorge Melo is the regional director of health for Panamá Oeste, actively involved in public health initiatives and crisis management. He recently addressed concerns regarding four confirmed cases of leptospirosis among students at the Instituto Profesional y Técnico de Capira, emphasizing the importance of epidemiological surveillance and the implementation of health protocols to ensure student safety.
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Jorge Melo, the regional director of Health, emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of the educational community.
Meduca mantiene clases presenciales en el IPT Capira, pese a denuncias de padres por la salud de los estudiantes
Panama· 2025-08-27
Jorge Melo, the regional health director of Panama Oeste, confirmed that both cases are under investigation by judicial authorities.
Muertes y urgencias colapsadas: la crisis del Hospital Nicolás Solano expuestaPanama· 2025-08-20
Jorge Melo is the regional director of Health of Panama Oeste who provided information during a meeting with parents and teachers.
¿Qué es la leptospirosis? Casos confirmados en estudiantes del IPTC en CapiraPanama· 2025-04-13
Jorge Melo, director regional de Salud de Panamá Oeste, explained the health situation regarding students affected by leptospirosis.
Confirman cuatro casos positivos de leptospirosis en estudiantes del IPT de Capira; hay un hospitalizadoPanama· 2025-04-11