• February 1, 2026
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  • January 21, 2026

Costa Rica Overhauls Emergency Medical Response for Isolated Indigenous Territories

Limón, Costa Rica — A landmark initiative is significantly enhancing healthcare and emergency medical services for Costa Rica’s remote indigenous…
  • January 20, 2026

CCSS Launches Surgical Blitz to Slash Eye Care Waitlists

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) has launched an…
  • January 20, 2026

San José Becomes Epicenter of Costa Rica’s 2025 Dengue Surge

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The nation’s capital has been identified as the primary hotspot…
  • January 19, 2026

Costa Rica Tackles Decades of Neglect in Indigenous Health

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a landmark move aimed at closing a deep-seated healthcare…
  • January 19, 2026

San Juan de Dios Hospital Deploys Robotic Lab to Erase Diagnostic Delays

San José, Costa Rica — San José – The San Juan de Dios Hospital has taken a major leap forward…
  • January 17, 2026

Nobel Laureate Links Beef Consumption to Elevated Cancer Risk

San José, Costa Rica — The long-standing debate over the health implications of red meat has been reignited with formidable…
  • January 16, 2026

CCSS Launches Monthly Medical Missions to Remote Talamanca Communities

Limón, Costa Rica — TALAMANCA, LIMÓN – In a significant policy shift aimed at closing long-standing healthcare gaps, the Costa…
  • January 16, 2026

Costa Rica Guarantees Yellow Fever Vaccine Supply for Travelers

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – International travelers can breathe a sigh of relief as Costa Rica’s Social…
  • January 15, 2026

INS Trauma Hospital Faces Unprecedented December Surge

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The emergency services of the National Insurance Institute (INS) experienced…
  • January 14, 2026

The Graying of Costa Rica Threatens Economic Stability

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – A demographic time bomb is ticking in Costa Rica, with…