- January 28, 2026
First Native Canine Leishmaniasis Cases Confirmed in Costa Rica
Guanacaste, Costa Rica — A groundbreaking scientific study has confirmed the first-ever cases of locally acquired, or autochthonous, canine visceral…
- January 28, 2026
Local Transmission of Canine Leishmaniasis Confirmed in Costa Rica
Guanacaste, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – For the first time, scientists have confirmed the local, or autochthonous, transmission of…
- January 27, 2026
Lawmaker Defends Contentious Medical Specialist Bill Amid Protests
San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – A heated debate over the future of Costa Rica’s public…
- January 27, 2026
Aggressive Influenza Strain Sidelines Hundreds in Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – While residents of the Central Valley contend with the typical cool winds…
- January 26, 2026
Global Health Alert as Deadly Nipah Virus Resurfaces in India
San José, Costa Rica — International health authorities are on high alert following the confirmation of five cases of Nipah…
- January 23, 2026
Experts Sound Alarm on Cancer Risk from Processed Meats
San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Processed meats like sausages, ham, and chorizo are deeply woven into the…
- January 22, 2026
Alarming Syphilis Surge Exposes Critical Gaps in Prevention
San José, Costa Rica — A sustained and sharp increase in syphilis cases has sounded a national health alarm, revealing…
- January 21, 2026
Costa Rica Overhauls Emergency Medical Response for Isolated Indigenous Territories
Limón, Costa Rica — A landmark initiative is significantly enhancing healthcare and emergency medical services for Costa Rica’s remote indigenous…
- January 20, 2026
CCSS Launches Surgical Blitz to Slash Eye Care Waitlists
San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) has launched an…
- January 20, 2026
San José Becomes Epicenter of Costa Rica’s 2025 Dengue Surge
San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The nation’s capital has been identified as the primary hotspot…