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  • March 9, 2026

Second Measles Case Sparks School Closure in Moravia

San José, Costa Rica — San José – Costa Rica’s public health authorities are on high alert after the Ministry…
  • March 4, 2026

Health Ministry Extends Waste Transfer Rules to Avert Crisis

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – The Ministry of Health has granted a critical two-year extension to select…
  • February 10, 2026

New Health Regulations Target Costa Rica’s Vaping Epidemic

San José, Costa Rica — San José – In a decisive move to curb a growing public health crisis, Costa…
  • January 31, 2026

Esparza on High Alert as Second Chikungunya Case Triggers Aggressive Fumigation Campaign

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — ESPARZA, Puntarenas – The Costa Rican Ministry of Health has launched an escalated and comprehensive vector…
  • January 30, 2026

Costa Rica Reports Dramatic Success in Malaria Fight

Alajuela, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a significant public health victory, Costa Rica has achieved a…
  • January 30, 2026

Los Chiles Sees Zero Malaria Cases in Major Health Initiative

Alajuela, Costa Rica — LOS CHILES, Alajuela – In a significant public health victory for Costa Rica’s northern border region,…
  • January 29, 2026

Puntarenas on High Alert as Second Chikungunya Case Confirmed

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — ESPARZA, Puntarenas – The Ministry of Health has officially confirmed a second case of the Chikungunya…
  • January 29, 2026

Puntarenas on High Alert as Second Chikungunya Case Confirmed

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — ESPARZA, Puntarenas – The Ministry of Health has officially confirmed a second case of the mosquito-borne…
  • January 28, 2026

Costa Rican Health Ministry Quells Nipah Virus Fears

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a definitive move to address rising public inquiries and…
  • January 27, 2026

Aggressive Influenza Strain Sidelines Hundreds in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – While residents of the Central Valley contend with the typical cool winds…