Panama promoted the comprehensive strengthening of preparedness and risk management for health emergencies and disasters, with an emphasis on system resilience and the continuity of essential services. 

PAHO provided technical cooperation for the implementation of risk assessment tools and the inclusion of persons with disabilities, as well as for the reactivation of the National Safe Hospitals Commission and the training of national and subnational teams for their systematic use in health‑sector planning. The implementation of the Strategic Tool for Assessing Risks (STAR) and Preparedness Index for Health Emergencies and Disasters (IPED) methodologies enabled the identification and prioritization of risks, generating evidence that strengthens national strategic planning in public health. 

PAHO also supported the development, publication, and dissemination of a guide aimed at improving communication in both routine and emergency contexts, which strengthens institutional capacity to ensure that diverse population groups – including older persons, Indigenous Peoples, Afro‑descendant populations, persons with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) populations, and migrant populations – have access to appropriate and timely information in emergency situations. 

Taken together, these actions strengthen the country’s operational preparedness, reduce structural vulnerabilities, and contribute to more timely and effective responses, with direct impacts on the protection of life and the well‑being of the population.