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  • July 28, 2026

Costa Rica Launches Major Green Initiative for Eco Romeria Pilgrimage

Cartago, Costa Rica — The annual pilgrimage known as the Romería, which culminates at the Basílica de los Ángeles in…
  • July 9, 2026

Costa Rica Health Authorities Tighten Surveillance After Confirming New Mpox Cases

San José, Costa Rica — The Costa Rican Social Security Fund, known locally as the CCSS, has officially activated its…
  • June 29, 2026

Health Authorities Battle Surging Dengue Cases in Alajuela

Alajuela, Costa Rica — ALAJUELA, COSTA RICA – Health officials are escalating containment measures in the cantons of Orotina and…
  • June 26, 2026

Health Officials Urge HIV Testing Amid Rising Diagnoses

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – On National HIV Testing Day, Costa Rican health authorities have…
  • June 25, 2026

Costa Rican Cannabis Industry Crippled by Regulatory Gridlock

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – A promising new chapter for Costa Rica’s economy is at…
  • June 9, 2026

Costa Rica Launches National Drive to Curb Electronic Waste Crisis

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In response to a mounting environmental challenge, Costa Rican authorities…
  • June 9, 2026

Costa Rica Tackles Growing E-Waste Crisis with National Collection Drive

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – As Costa Rica grapples with the mounting challenge of electronic…
  • April 28, 2026

Costa Rica Reports Historic Drop in Infant Mortality

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a landmark public health achievement, Costa Rica has recorded…
  • April 17, 2026

Health Officials Bolster Defenses as Fifth Chikungunya Case Emerges

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The Ministry of Health has officially confirmed the fifth case…
  • March 17, 2026

Costa Rica Confronts Measles Return with Renewed Vaccination Push

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Health authorities have launched a robust public health response following the confirmation…