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  • October 1, 2025

New Beds Bring Relief to Overwhelmed Heredia Hospital

Heredia, Costa Rica — HEREDIA – The San Vicente de Paúl Hospital has stabilized its emergency services following a significant…
  • September 30, 2025

New HIV Self-Test Program Empowers Costa Ricans

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a significant step forward for public health, Costa Rica…
  • September 29, 2025

Cartago Hospital Laboratory Services Receive Major Upgrade

Cartago, Costa Rica — CARTAGO – Patients utilizing the laboratory services at the Maximiliano Peralta Jiménez Hospital will soon be…
  • September 27, 2025

Fentanyl Disappearance Triggers Drastic CCSS Overhaul

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a sweeping response to a major public health scandal, the Costa…
  • September 25, 2025

CCSS Invests in Specialized Medical Training in Brazil

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s healthcare system is poised for a significant boost as the Caja Costarricense de…
  • September 24, 2025

Teen’s AI App Revolutionizes Heart Disease Detection

San José, Costa Rica — A 14-year-old innovator, Siddharth Nandyala, has developed a mobile application, Circadian AI, using artificial intelligence…
  • September 24, 2025

Thyroid Cancer Cases Increase in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica is facing a concerning rise in thyroid cancer diagnoses, particularly among women. According…
  • September 24, 2025

CCSS Paves Way for Specialized Training in Brazil

San José, Costa Rica — The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) has announced a groundbreaking agreement with the University…
  • September 24, 2025

CCSS Proposes Massive Budget Increase for 2026

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS), the country’s social security provider, has announced…
  • September 23, 2025

Costa Rica Cracks Down on Illegal Medicine Sales

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica is considering a significant amendment to its healthcare laws that could see individuals…