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  • January 20, 2026

CCSS Launches Surgical Blitz to Slash Eye Care Waitlists

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) has launched an…
  • January 15, 2026

INS Trauma Hospital Faces Unprecedented December Surge

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The emergency services of the National Insurance Institute (INS) experienced…
  • January 14, 2026

UCR Launches Revolutionary Blood Test for Nine Cancers

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – A significant leap forward in preventative medicine is now a reality in…
  • December 30, 2025

Fernández Brands Presidential Waitlist Pledges a Deception

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a sharp rebuke of conventional campaign rhetoric, presidential candidate…
  • December 26, 2025

Massive CCSS System Failure Sparks Healthcare Gridlock

San José, Costa Rica — A high-stakes technological modernization effort at the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) has devolved…
  • December 25, 2025

CCSS Tackles Critical Staff Shortage with 1358 New Hires

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a significant move to fortify the nation’s public healthcare…
  • December 24, 2025

Calderón Guardia Hospital Mandates Masks Amid Critical ER Overload

San José, Costa Rica — San José – In a stark reminder of ongoing public health challenges, the Dr. Rafael…
  • December 21, 2025

CCSS Leadership Cancels Vacations Amid Deepening System Crisis

San José, Costa Rica — San José – In a stark admission of an escalating internal crisis, Mónica Taylor, the…
  • December 19, 2025

Specialist Shortage Fuels Health Crisis for Costa Rica’s Newborns

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Costa Rica is confronting a severe public health crisis as a critical…
  • December 18, 2025

CCSS and UCIMED Unite to Train Critical Neonatal Specialists

San José, Costa Rica — In a landmark move to fortify its pediatric healthcare infrastructure, Costa Rica’s Social Security Fund…