• September 14, 2026
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health policy

  • September 9, 2026

Costa Rica Launches National Nutrition Plan to Combat Chronic Illness and Ensure Food Security

San José, Costa Rica — In an era where public health is increasingly linked to economic sustainability, Costa Rica has…
  • September 2, 2026

Landmark Costa Rican Study Reveals HPV Testing Outperforms Traditional Pap Smears by Double

San José, Costa Rica — In a monumental development for public health and the medical technology sector in Latin America,…
  • April 26, 2026

Foreign Medical Talent Proposed to Ease Costa Rica’s Healthcare Strain

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – As Costa Rica’s public healthcare system grapples with debilitating wait times, a…
  • January 24, 2026

Mandatory Digital Prescription Policy Ignites National Outcry

San José, Costa Rica — San José – A new government mandate requiring all medical prescriptions to be issued digitally…
  • January 7, 2026

Costa Rican Health Experts Reaffirm National Vaccine Plan Amid US Guideline Shift

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – Health experts across Costa Rica are issuing a unified message…
  • November 28, 2025

Costa Rica Launches Strategic Overhaul of National Cancer Care

San José, Costa Rica — San José – In a decisive move to address the country’s growing cancer burden, the…
  • August 19, 2025

Costa Rica Strengthens Stroke Care with New National Standards

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica is taking decisive action to combat stroke, now the third leading cause of…
  • July 25, 2024

Costa Rica’s General Health Law— Protecting Public Well-being

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s General Health Law, Law No. 5395, provides a comprehensive legal framework for public…