Medical examinations conducted on President Cortizo in Houston show a very good response to treatment


News from Panama / Friday, November 18th, 2022

The medical examinations carried out in Houston, United States on the President of the Republic, Laurentino Cortizo Cohen, have shown a very good response to the treatment against low-risk myelodysplasia that pits him.

Cortizo Cohen returned this Thursday, November 17 to Panama, after staying for several days in Houston, Texas in the United States, for medical follow-up, where he

that the state of health of the President of the Republic, after undergoing a rigorous medical evaluation, is satisfactory.

The results of the exams carried out in Houston report:1

. A very good response to treatment2

. Positive hematological response (increased hemoglobin).3.

The bone marrow analysis is consistent with a complete remission.4.

The treatment must continue.

The President will return to his usual duties this Friday, November 18, in the Presidency of the Republic.