UNICEF Panama Humanitarian Situation Report No. 5 (Earthquake), 16-23 October 2026

Country: Panama Source: UN Children's Fund Please refer to the attached file. Highlights Two weeks after the 9 October earthquake, humanitarian needs remain significant in the provinces of Los Santos, Veraguas, Coclé and Herrera. Although response actions have addressed the most immediate needs of affected populations, thousands of people continue to face challenges related to temporary displacement, loss or damage of housing, disruptions to basic services, and impacts on educational infrastructure. According to the latest official assessments, 12.365 homes were assessed and 40.880 people regi