- September 3, 2025
Zapote-Catedral Health Area Expands Services
San José, Costa Rica — San José’s Zapote-Catedral health area has significantly enhanced its services, incorporating nutrition and physiatry specialties…
- August 30, 2025
Costa Rican Aqueducts Fail Quality Tests
San José, Costa Rica — A significant portion of Costa Rica’s aqueducts are falling short of national quality standards, jeopardizing…
- August 30, 2025
Gastric Cancer Threat Looms Large in Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica — Despite a steady decline in incidence and mortality rates since 1990, Costa Rica faces a…
- August 28, 2025
Dengue Cases Plummet in Costa Rica, But Vigilance Remains Crucial
San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica has witnessed a dramatic 82% decrease in dengue fever cases compared to the…
- August 24, 2025
Costa Rica Joins Elite Pathogen Research Platform
San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica has achieved a significant milestone in scientific research, becoming the first Latin American…
- August 20, 2025
Malaria Cases Plummet in Costa Rica
Limón, Costa Rica — Costa Rica is celebrating a major victory in its fight against malaria. Local transmission of the…
- August 12, 2025
Free Mobile Mammography Comes to Buenos Aires
Puntarenas, Costa Rica — Residents of Buenos Aires, Puntarenas, have access to free mobile mammography services until October 9th. A…
- May 28, 2025
Costa Rica’s Looming Obesity Crisis
San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica is grappling with a significant public health challenge: obesity. A recent decree officially…
- November 2, 2024
Understanding Vaccines and Their Vital Role
San José, Costa Rica — Vaccines play a crucial role in protecting individuals and communities from infectious diseases. They are…
- July 25, 2024
Costa Rica’s General Health Law— Protecting Public Well-being
San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s General Health Law, Law No. 5395, provides a comprehensive legal framework for public…