Following the closure of the Darién route, MSF launched a three-month emergency response in June in Colón province, northern Panama, to support people arriving from North America. We primarily assisted Venezuelans who, unable to continue north, were returning to South America by sea.
During this response, our teams treated people with dehydration, some of whom had consumed unsafe water, and people with mental health conditions stemming from uncertainty and prolonged exposure to traumatic experiences. We also distributed clean drinking water and hygiene kits to help meet basic needs.
Following a significant drop in the number of people traveling through Panama, MSF concluded all activities in September 2025, after nearly four and a half years of presence in the country.
