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  • 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…
  • May 12, 2026

Pérez Zeledón Fortifies Diabetic Eye Care with Advanced Scanners

San José, Costa Rica — PÉREZ ZELEDÓN – The public healthcare landscape in Pérez Zeledón is undergoing a significant technological…
  • May 12, 2026

CCSS Deploys New Tech to Fight Diabetic Blindness in Pérez Zeledón

San José, Costa Rica — PÉREZ ZELEDÓN – In a significant step forward for preventative healthcare, the Costa Rican Social…
  • May 11, 2026

WHO Sets 42 Day Hantavirus Quarantine Amid Global Disagreement

San José, Costa Rica — GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued stringent new recommendations to contain…
  • April 28, 2026

Costa Rica Reports Historic Drop in Infant Mortality

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a landmark public health achievement, Costa Rica has recorded…
  • April 26, 2026

Foreign Medical Talent Proposed to Ease Costa Rica’s Healthcare Strain

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – As Costa Rica’s public healthcare system grapples with debilitating wait times, a…
  • April 23, 2026

Costa Rica Deploys 1.5 Million Vaccines in National Health Push

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a major preventative health initiative, the Costa Rican Social…