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Panama: where help is needed now
Panama: the HelpMap currently tracks 6 active events here, 0 of them critical. The main type is: Earthquake. People reported in need: 7,740. Humanitarian appeals request $936,956; $936,956 of it is funded. Published aid-kit requests tracked for Panama: 4, of which 1 are open.
6 active events0 critical4 requests
Active events in Panama
| Event | Main type | Level | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drought in Aruba, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Suriname, VenezuelaMedium impact for agricultural drought in 1735191 km2 | Drought | Serious | Sep 21, 2022 | GDACS (UN / European Commission) |
| Panama: Earthquake - Oct 2026EQ-2026-000188-PAN | Earthquake | Serious | Oct 9, 2026 | ReliefWeb (UN OCHA) |
| Panamá - EarthquakeCHF 608,667 requested | Earthquake | Notable | Oct 10, 2026 | IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent) |
| Panama - FloodsCHF 328,289 requested | Flood | Notable | Aug 26, 2026 | IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent) |
| Panama: humanitarian crisisUSD 5.2 million requested | Humanitarian crisis | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | OCHA HDX HAPI (needs, funding, displacement, hunger) |
| Earthquake in PanamaMagnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km | Earthquake | Minor | Nov 13, 2026 | GDACS (UN / European Commission) |
Aid kits likely needed estimate
HelpMap estimate from the type and severity of the events — not a published request.
Hygiene kit2 active events · Serious
First aid kit1 active event · Serious
Food parcel / food kit1 active event · Serious
Kitchen kit1 active event · Serious
NFI / household kit1 active event · Serious
Power & charging1 active event · Serious
Emergency radios1 active event · Serious
Emergency / family relief kit1 active event · Serious
Shelter kit1 active event · Serious
Trauma / emergency medical kit1 active event · Serious
Published aid-kit requests for Panama
| ID | Kit and place | Requested by | Quantity | Published | Deadline | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RN-1332 | First aid kitEducational centres, Penonomé district, Coclé province, PanamaSupply and Delivery of Medicine and Health Sciences Dictionaries and First Aid Kits – educational centres, Penonomé (Coclé), 'Vida Esc' projectItems requestedMedicine/health-science dictionaries and first aid kits | Government · Tender | — | Nov 2026 | Nov 17, 2026 | Open | Source |
| RN-1128 | Hygiene kitPanamaCompra de kit de aseo personal para damas, caballeros, niños, niñas, para abastecer el inventario del despacho superior para sus donaciones | Government · RFQ | — | Oct 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-996 | Hygiene kitPanamaSAS-2026-300 Adquisición de kits de aseo personal para la atención de casos sociales, ferias interinstitucionales y ayuda humanitaria | Government · RFQ | — | Aug 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-374 | Food parcel / food kitPanamaSuministro y entrega de Cajas Individuales de alimentos [Individual food boxes] | UN agency · RFQ | — | Jun 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | Closed | Source |
Questions and answers
- What is the humanitarian situation in Panama right now?
- Panama: the HelpMap currently tracks 6 active events here, 0 of them critical. The main type is: Earthquake. People reported in need: 7,740. Humanitarian appeals request $936,956; $936,956 of it is funded. Published aid-kit requests tracked for Panama: 4, of which 1 are open.
- Which aid kits are needed in Panama?
- Based on the current events in Panama, HelpMap estimates that these kits are most likely needed: Hygiene kit, First aid kit, Food parcel / food kit, Kitchen kit, and NFI / household kit. This is an estimate, not a published request.
- Are there open tenders or requests for aid kits in Panama?
- RescueCatalog tracks 4 published aid-kit requests for Panama, 1 of them open. Kit types requested: First aid kit, Hygiene kit, and Food parcel / food kit.
- Where does this data come from?
- From public sources such as GDACS (UN / European Commission), ReliefWeb (UN OCHA), IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent), and OCHA HDX HAPI (needs, funding, displacement, hunger). The events are refreshed every 15 minutes; the likely kit needs and the help-pressure score are RescueCatalog estimates.
- How can an organisation get aid kits for Panama?
- Send your kit list or specification. RescueCatalog builds the kits to your specification and quotes for the volume and destination you need.
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