• September 13, 2026
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patient safety

  • August 25, 2026

Costa Rican Medical Authority Urges Patients to Verify Medication Integrity and Cold Chain Standards

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s healthcare sector is facing a critical dialogue regarding pharmaceutical supply chain integrity and…
  • June 23, 2026

Limón Hospital Enhances Surgical Precision with Major Tech Upgrade

Limón, Costa Rica — LIMÓN, Costa Rica – The Tony Facio Castro Hospital has taken a significant step forward in…
  • May 21, 2026

Bacterial Outbreak Forces Closure of National Burn Unit

San José, Costa Rica — San José – In a decisive public health move, the San Juan de Dios Hospital…
  • February 25, 2026

Thirteen Costa Rican Health SMEs Elevate Patient Care Standards

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a significant move to bolster Costa Rica’s healthcare sector, thirteen small…
  • January 26, 2026

Fatal Procedures Trigger National Health Alert

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – A series of tragic deaths has cast a dark shadow…
  • January 22, 2026

Uncertified Surgery Crisis Rocks Costa Rica After Patient Death

San José, Costa Rica — A tragic death has cast a harsh spotlight on the cosmetic surgery industry in Costa…
  • January 22, 2026

Patient Deaths Spur Urgent Call for Certified Plastic Surgeons

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In the wake of several tragic patient deaths at aesthetic…
  • January 22, 2026

Urgent Warning Follows Two Deaths in Costa Rican Cosmetic Clinics

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The nation’s top plastic surgery association has issued an urgent…
  • December 31, 2025

Illegal Drug Influx Poses Grave Threat to Public Health

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – A significant and alarming increase in illegal medications entering the…
  • December 26, 2025

New Medicine Law Risks Patient Safety for Lower Prices

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a move aimed at making medications more affordable for Costa Ricans,…