According to a report by the TVN news channel, that catastrophe, which had a significant impact on national history, caused deep scars on society.

The study recalls that what began with the delivery of cold relief drugs by the Social Security Fund (CSS) in 2006, led to the deaths of hundreds of Panamanians and there are still more than 3,000 individuals affected by intoxication who do not receive the necessary medical care.

During this year, the media reports, the National Coordination of Victims of Mass Poisoning by Diethylene Glycol has stepped up its efforts to improve the living conditions of patients.

In that sense, it seeks the amendment of Law 12 of April 7, 2015, to ensure a dignified and equitable care for those who, for years, have tried to be recognized as victims by the CSS and the Ministry of Health.

The day before, the Secretary General of the National Assembly (unicameral parliament), Carlos Alvarado, welcomed a group of affected people to evaluate their requests.

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