Instituto Conmemorativo Gorgas de Estudios de la Salud, Medical research institute in Panama City, Panama.
The Instituto Conmemorativo Gorgas de Estudios de la Salud is a research facility in Panama City with laboratories and specialized clinics. The complex includes dedicated units for virology, biotechnology, medical entomology, and parasitology, alongside a central reference laboratory serving public health needs.
The institute was founded in 1921 and opened its doors in 1928 under United States control. In 1990, it transitioned to Panamanian administration under the Ministry of Health.
The institution is named after Dr. William Crawford Gorgas, whose disease prevention work made the Panama Canal construction possible. His legacy shapes how people today view this research center's role in public health.
The facility's reference laboratory offers diagnostic services and support for public health laboratories throughout the country. Note that certain areas may be restricted and accessible only for specific purposes or with permission.
The institute operates specialized clinics focused on tropical medicine and infertility research, making it distinctive in the region. This combination of tropical medicine expertise with reproductive health services sets it apart from other research centers.
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