Costa Rica Boosts Surveillance as Panama Celebrates 49 Years Free of Yellow Fever

Panama celebrates 49 years free of yellow fever, attributing its success to extensive vaccination and surveillance efforts, while Costa Rica enhances monitoring to prevent potential outbreaks.

• Panama has not reported any cases of yellow fever since 1974, thanks to sustained vaccination efforts and vector control measures targeting the virus.
• The absence of yellow fever cases in Panama highlights the effectiveness of public health initiatives, which include rigorous surveillance and mosquito control to manage disease transmission.
• In response to Panamas milestone, Costa Rica has ramped up its surveillance measures to safeguard against the virus, ensuring public health remains a priority in the region.