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  • December 19, 2025

Costa Rica Approves 1300 New Medical Hires to Avert Hospital Collapse

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a decisive move to address the escalating crisis within its public…
  • December 19, 2025

Authorities Crack Down on Illicit Alcohol Trade Ahead of Holidays

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – With Christmas and New Year’s celebrations just days away, Costa…
  • December 19, 2025

Specialist Shortage Fuels Health Crisis for Costa Rica’s Newborns

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Costa Rica is confronting a severe public health crisis as a critical…
  • December 18, 2025

Silent Crisis Paralyzes Costa Rican Operating Rooms

San José, Costa Rica — A critical shortage of anesthesiologists is crippling the operational capacity of Costa Rica’s public health…
  • December 16, 2025

Costa Rica Imposes Strict New Rules on Pet Breeding Industry

San José, Costa Rica — In a significant move to protect animal welfare and public health, the Costa Rican government…
  • December 15, 2025

Costa Rican Health Officials Confirm New Influenza Variant

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Health authorities in Costa Rica have officially confirmed the domestic circulation of…
  • December 15, 2025

Costa Rica Confirms New Influenza Variant Amid Holiday Season

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The Ministry of Health has officially confirmed the circulation of…
  • December 15, 2025

New H3N2 Flu Variant Surfaces in Costa Rica With Seven Confirmed Cases

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Health officials have confirmed the presence of a new influenza variant in…
  • December 15, 2025

New H3N2 Influenza Variant Confirmed in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – The Costa Rican Ministry of Health has officially confirmed the circulation of…
  • December 15, 2025

New H3N2 Influenza Variant Confirmed in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Costa Rican health officials have confirmed the circulation of a new influenza…