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public health

  • March 3, 2026

Costa Rica Scrambles to Fill Specialist Void with New Exam Period

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a decisive move to combat a deepening healthcare crisis, the Costa…
  • March 2, 2026

Critical Sunscreen Error Puts Holy Week Vacationers at Risk

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – As thousands prepare for the annual Holy Week exodus to…
  • February 24, 2026

San Sebastián Health Area Fights Appointment Absenteeism with Extended Hours

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a strategic move to combat a persistent issue plaguing Costa Rica’s…
  • February 20, 2026

INS Trauma Hospital Shatters Surgical Records in 2025

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The National Insurance Institute’s (INS) Trauma Hospital has announced a…
  • February 19, 2026

Calderón Guardia Hospital Sounds Alarm Over Critical O-Negative Blood Shortage

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – A critical shortfall in the supply of O-negative blood has…
  • February 10, 2026

New Health Regulations Target Costa Rica’s Vaping Epidemic

San José, Costa Rica — San José – In a decisive move to curb a growing public health crisis, Costa…
  • February 4, 2026

Puntarenas Shellfish Harvesters Get Green Light from SENASA

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — PUNTARENAS – In a significant development for the regional economy, Costa Rica’s National Animal Health Service…
  • February 4, 2026

SENASA Reopens Key Puntarenas Shellfish Areas

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — PUNTARENAS – In a significant development for the regional economy, Costa Rica’s National Animal Health Service…
  • February 4, 2026

Costa Rica Extends National Health Emergency Amid Doctor Exodus

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The Board of Directors of the Costa Rican Social Security…
  • February 3, 2026

Healthcare Overhaul in Jiménez Eases Patient Load for Thousands

Limón, Costa Rica — JIMÉNEZ, Limón – The public healthcare landscape in the Huetar Atlántica region has taken a significant…