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  • October 23, 2025

Costa Rica Erased from Global Hunger Map in Historic Achievement

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a landmark moment for the nation’s public policy and social development,…
  • October 22, 2025

CCSS Boosts Specialist Training But Long Residencies Delay Relief

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) has initiated a long-awaited expansion…
  • October 22, 2025

Costa Rica Fortifies Medical Specialist Pipeline with New University Alliances

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a strategic move to address the growing demand for…
  • October 22, 2025

Costa Rica Ramps Up Medical Specialist Training with New University Pacts

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a significant move to strengthen the national healthcare system,…
  • October 22, 2025

CCSS Taps Private Universities to Avert Healthcare Crisis

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a decisive move to combat a deepening shortage of…
  • 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…