Occupational epidemiological studies is lacking in Panama as well as in some other countries in Latin America. The Ramazzinni Center in Panama will be a brickless center that includes the University of Panama, CSS and other universities.
To create a network of researchers in Panama to strengthen the production of knowledge that is needed for improving the health and safety in the workplaces. The monitoring of the working conditions will provide a rational basis for disease and injury prevention. The methods for a start are described in the health risk surveillance program in "The program for Occupational Health Risk Surveillance" also including the onshore workplaces.