Julio Santamaría
Julio Santamaría is the Director General of the Instituto Oncológico Nacional (ION) in Panama, where he has played a crucial role in overseeing cancer treatment and patient care. He has been actively involved in the transition of patients to the new Hospital de Cancerología Dr. Adán Ríos, emphasizing improvements in radiotherapy and cancer treatment facilities. His leadership has been pivotal in addressing the challenges faced by cancer patients in Panama, advocating for better infrastructure and resources to enhance the quality of care.
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Julio Santamaría leads working groups with the purchasing and budget departments to mitigate the financial impact and maintain a steady flow of supplies.
Pacientes con cáncer sufren escasez de fármacos; ION anuncia plan de acción
Panama· 2026-03-05
The article consulted Julio Santamaría, the director of the ION, regarding the issue.
Falta de venoclisis afecta quimioterapias de pacientes en el Instituto OncológicoPanama· 2026-02-26
Julio Santamaría is the director of the ION and a former deputy minister of health.
Falta de personal y servicios divididos: médicos del ION alertan sobre riesgos en la atención de los pacientes con cáncerPanama· 2026-02-09
Julio Santamaría is the medical director of the ION who was present at the protocol event.
El nuevo Instituto Oncológico: una obra que comenzó a prometerse en 2007Panama· 2026-02-05
Julio Santamaría is the medical director of the Instituto Oncológico Nacional who requested additional funding for medical equipment.
Reasignaciones presupuestarias: $10 millones para el Oncológico y para el Bicentenario del Congreso AnfictiónicoPanama· 2025-10-13Julio Santamaría detailed the essential professionals needed for the operation of the center.
Hospital Nicolás A. Solano sin oncólogos: la unidad de cáncer sigue sin abrirPanama· 2025-08-27
Julio Santamaría is the medical director of the ION who discussed future plans for a new oncology tower.
En su primera fase, el Hospital de Cancerología podrá atender hasta 180 pacientesPanama· 2025-04-06
Julio Santamaría visited the facilities of the Hospital de Cancerología to inspect the medical equipment that will be used for radiotherapy service.
La espera termina: pacientes con cáncer de serán trasladados al Hospital de CancerologíaPanama· 2025-04-04