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public health

  • September 4, 2026

Costa Rica Successfully Shields Public Health Amid Historic Regional Measles Surge

San José, Costa Rica — The Americas are currently experiencing their most severe measles outbreak in more than two decades,…
  • September 2, 2026

Costa Rica Launches Ambitious National Plan to Eradicate Cervical Cancer

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica is taking a definitive step to align its public health strategy with the…
  • August 28, 2026

Obesity and Diabetes Projections Threaten to Consume Four Percent of Costa Rican GDP by 2050

San José, Costa Rica — The growing prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases is positioning Costa Rica on the brink of…
  • August 18, 2026

Costa Rica Overhauls Healthcare Waiting Lists with New Clinical Priority System

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s healthcare system is undergoing a massive structural shift designed to optimize patient outcomes.…
  • July 28, 2026

INS Becomes the First Costa Rican Insurer to Implement the International HEARTS Strategy

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s National Insurance Institute (INS) has taken a pioneering step in public health by…
  • July 9, 2026

Costa Rica Health Authorities Tighten Surveillance After Confirming New Mpox Cases

San José, Costa Rica — The Costa Rican Social Security Fund, known locally as the CCSS, has officially activated its…
  • July 7, 2026

Horquetas-Río Frío Expands Clinic Hours to Boost Healthcare Access

Heredia, Costa Rica — SARAPIQUÍ, HEREDIA – In a significant move to enhance public health services, the Horquetas-Río Frío Health…
  • July 7, 2026

Evening Appointments Launch in Horquetas to Boost Healthcare Access

Heredia, Costa Rica — HORQUETAS, Heredia – In a significant move to enhance public healthcare services, the Horquetas-Río Frío Health…
  • July 1, 2026

Health Experts Urge Outdoor Vacations to Bolster Immunity

San José, Costa Rica — San José – As families across Costa Rica begin their mid-term school break, a leading…
  • June 26, 2026

Health Officials Urge HIV Testing Amid Rising Diagnoses

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – On National HIV Testing Day, Costa Rican health authorities have…