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  • June 8, 2026

President Fernández Wants Sports on Medical Prescriptions

Alajuela, Costa Rica — ALAJUELA – In a move that could fundamentally reshape Costa Rica’s approach to public health, President…
  • June 3, 2026

Costa Rican Health System Reports Progress on Surgical Backlog

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) announced a significant…
  • June 2, 2026

CCSS Bridges Healthcare Gap in Remote Monteverde

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — MONTEVERDE, Puntarenas – Residents of the remote Monteverde community will soon have direct access to specialized…
  • May 29, 2026

Smoking and Vaping Skyrocket Heart Attack Risk in Young Adults

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – Health officials are sounding the alarm over a startling public…
  • May 27, 2026

Poultry Association Reassures Public on Chicken Safety After Mora Salmonella Cases

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a decisive move to quell public anxiety, the National…
  • May 20, 2026

Siquirres Launches Landmark HIV Prevention Clinic

Limón, Costa Rica — SIQUIRRES, Limón – In a significant advancement for public health in Costa Rica’s Caribbean region, the…
  • May 19, 2026

Sarapiquí’s Population Set to Triple Igniting Urgent Call for Action

Heredia, Costa Rica — SARAPIQUÍ, Heredia – The canton of Sarapiquí is on a trajectory toward unprecedented growth, a demographic…
  • May 19, 2026

Jacó Community Rallies for Heart Health at Wellness Festival

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — JACÓ, Puntarenas – The vibrant coastal community of Jacó transformed its central park into an open-air…
  • May 15, 2026

Costa Rica Confronts a Silent Hypertension Epidemic

San José, Costa Rica — A staggering 1.1 million people in Costa Rica were receiving treatment for arterial hypertension through…
  • May 15, 2026

Costa Rica Races to Vaccinate Seniors as Flu Season Looms

San José, Costa Rica — As Costa Rica braces for the impending spike in respiratory illnesses that accompanies its annual…