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  • October 20, 2025

Costa Rican Officials Target Rising Breast Cancer Risk for Younger Women

Guanacaste, Costa Rica — GUANACASTE – In a concerted effort to combat the nation’s leading cause of cancer-related deaths among…
  • October 20, 2025

Puntarenas Launches Proactive Health Week for Residents

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — SAN RAFAEL DE PUNTARENAS – In a significant move to bolster public health and preventative medicine,…
  • October 16, 2025

Smoking and Vaping Inflict Silent Damage on the Brain

San José, Costa Rica — For decades, the public health narrative surrounding tobacco has centered on its devastating impact on…
  • October 16, 2025

Dos Pinos Champions Milk as Pillar of National Health on World Food Day

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – On World Food Day, Costa Rican dairy cooperative Dos Pinos is reaffirming…
  • October 16, 2025

Beyond the Lungs Smoking and Vaping Found to Speed Up Brain Decline

San José, Costa Rica — For decades, public health campaigns have rightfully focused on the devastating impact of smoking on…
  • October 15, 2025

Costa Rican President Restricts Therapeutic Abortion to Life-of-Mother Cases

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a decisive move that fulfills a key campaign promise,…
  • October 15, 2025

Maldives Eradicates Triple Threat to Newborns

San José, Costa Rica — In a landmark achievement for global public health, the Maldives has become the first country…
  • October 15, 2025

National CPR Initiative Fortifies Costa Rica’s Emergency Response Chain

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The University of Costa Rica (UCR) campus became a hub…
  • October 14, 2025

UCIMED Leads Charge Against Surging E-Waste Tide

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – As households across the country grapple with an ever-growing pile…
  • October 13, 2025

Costa Rica Ramps Up Yellow Fever Vaccinations for Travelers

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a decisive move to bolster national public health defenses,…