Tag: Policy Change
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Finally, in Panama, the Ministry of Health has included cannabis on the official list of controlled substances permitted for medical and scientific purposes, according to Resolution No. 200, published yesterday in the Official Gazette. This is an important step in the implementation of Law 242, which approved the medicinal use of cannabis in 2021. It…
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Despite Colombia’s legalization and regulation of medical cannabis, patients still face major barriers including stigma, high costs, lack of insurance coverage, and insufficient guidance for doctors, which often forces them to seek unreliable products on the informal market, putting their health at risk. Expanding insurance coverage and improving education for healthcare providers could make safe,…