Manuel Zambrano Chang
PanamapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Manuel Zambrano Chang is the Vice Minister of Health in Panama, currently involved in addressing the issues surrounding the Ministry's procurement of water drilling equipment. He has provided clarifications regarding the $10 million previously allocated for drilling machines, explaining that only a portion was used for the purchase of drilling equipment, while the rest funded other essential supplies. His role has been crucial in managing the ongoing crisis related to water scarcity and the operational status of the drilling machinery.
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Manuel Zambrano Chang explained that the current network was designed according to the specific needs of each region.
Minsa advierte sobre falta de fondos para implementar ley que amplía horarios de centros de saludPanama· 2026-06-19
Manuel Zambrano Chang, the Deputy Minister of Health, was present at the opening ceremony.
San Miguelito estrena Policentro de Salud en San Isidro tras más de una década de esperaPanama· 2026-02-25
Manuel Zambrano Chang informed that both institutions will review each file as part of the process to obtain the necessary approvals.
Minsa e Ifarhu acuerdan con universidades privadas mantener becas de medicinaPanama· 2026-01-25
The deputy minister explained to the deputies that these resources will be used to cover pending payments with the consortium responsible for the construction of the new Children's Hospital.
Aprueban $17.7 millones para cubrir pagos pendientes del nuevo Hospital del NiñoPanama· 2025-12-02
The Deputy Minister of Health, Manuel Zambrano Chang, stated that Panama has the necessary tools but must overcome taboos and prioritize prevention.
VIH en Panamá: casos estables, pero la mayoría de los diagnósticos llega tardePanama· 2025-11-30
Manuel Zambrano Chang, the Deputy Minister of Health, highlighted that Panama has the tools to confront HIV but needs to overcome taboos and prioritize prevention.
El VIH avanza en silencio: 7 de cada 10 personas llegan tarde al tratamientoPanama· 2025-11-16
Manuel Zambrano Chang, the Deputy Minister of Health, warned that the Panamanian health system faces an imbalance between the number of doctors graduating each year and the state's actual capacity to offer internship positions.
Universidades particulares rechazan regular el ingreso a facultades de medicinaPanama· 2025-10-31
Manuel Zambrano Chang, the acting Minister of Health, warned that the Panamanian healthcare system faces a serious imbalance between the number of graduating doctors and the actual capacity to offer internship positions.
Abrir plazas médicas sin recursos pone en riesgo la calidad: Colegio Médico de PanamáPanama· 2025-10-26Manuel Zambrano Chang highlighted the importance of reinforcing vaccination schemes in Panama.
Minsa y OPS instan a mantener altas coberturas para evitar el retorno de la polioPanama· 2025-10-25
Manuel Zambrano Chang is the Vice Minister of Health in Panama.
¿Crisis del internado o exceso de graduados en Medicina en Panamá?Panama· 2025-10-24
Manuel Zambrano Chang, the acting Minister of Health, warned about the imbalance in Panama's healthcare system regarding the number of graduating doctors and available internship positions.
‘Se gradúan más médicos de los que el sistema puede recibir’: Zambrano ChangPanama· 2025-10-23
Manuel Zambrano Chang, the Deputy Minister of Health, emphasized the need to comply with the law regarding the victims' situation.
Víctimas del dietilenglicol exigen reactivar Comisión de Seguimiento tras 19 años de la tragediaPanama· 2025-08-24
Manuel Zambrano Chang is the Deputy Minister of Health in Panama.
United Imaging y Hospimed lanzan en Panamá el primer resonador 5 teslas Ultra High Field del mundo | La Prensa PanamáPanama· 2025-05-19
Deputy Minister of Health, Manuel Zambrano Chang, explained the details of the budget transfers related to the policentro construction.
Costo del policentro de San Isidro sube a $35.5 millones, $10 millones másPanama· 2025-03-19
Manuel Zambrano Chang highlighted that this new technological tool will help users quickly and efficiently verify the availability of specific medications in Minsa pharmacies.
Minsa lanza plataforma digital para consultar medicinas disponibles en sus farmaciasPanama· 2025-03-18The Deputy Minister of Health, Manuel Zambrano Chang, clarified the allocation of the previous $10 million.
Perforadoras inservibles y un nuevo gasto millonario: el Minsa solicita $4.3 millones para construir pozosPanama· 2025-03-16
