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  • June 3, 2026

Costa Rican Health System Reports Progress on Surgical Backlog

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) announced a significant…
  • June 2, 2026

CCSS Bridges Healthcare Gap in Remote Monteverde

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — MONTEVERDE, Puntarenas – Residents of the remote Monteverde community will soon have direct access to specialized…
  • May 29, 2026

Smoking and Vaping Skyrocket Heart Attack Risk in Young Adults

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – Health officials are sounding the alarm over a startling public…
  • May 29, 2026

Relief for Northern Zone as Hospital Restarts Mammography Service

Alajuela, Costa Rica — SAN CARLOS, Alajuela – After a challenging six-week suspension that left hundreds of women in a…
  • May 22, 2026

CCSS Boosts Multiple Sclerosis Funding with Major Biologic Therapy Expansion

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) has announced a…
  • May 21, 2026

Bacterial Outbreak Forces Closure of National Burn Unit

San José, Costa Rica — San José – In a decisive public health move, the San Juan de Dios Hospital…
  • May 20, 2026

Siquirres Launches Landmark HIV Prevention Clinic

Limón, Costa Rica — SIQUIRRES, Limón – In a significant advancement for public health in Costa Rica’s Caribbean region, the…
  • May 19, 2026

Jacó Community Rallies for Heart Health at Wellness Festival

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — JACÓ, Puntarenas – The vibrant coastal community of Jacó transformed its central park into an open-air…
  • May 15, 2026

San Juan de Dios Hospital Bridges Communication Gap for Deaf Patients

San José, Costa Rica — San José – In a significant move toward greater healthcare equity, the San Juan de…
  • May 15, 2026

Costa Rica Confronts a Silent Hypertension Epidemic

San José, Costa Rica — A staggering 1.1 million people in Costa Rica were receiving treatment for arterial hypertension through…