In 2023, the escalating migration crisis in the Americas saw over 500,000 migrants, predominantly Venezuelans and Ecuadorians, crossing Panama’s Darien Gap. This influx, more than double the 2022 figure, strains local healthcare systems. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is working to improve healthcare access for migrants and strengthen health services along the migration route. […]
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