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WHO, Costa Rica partner to combat snakebite mortality

WHO estimates 5.4 million snakebites occur each year, resulting in at least 1.8 million cases of envenoming (poisoning from snakebites) and 81,400 deaths. 

Despite Zika virus, Garabito mayor says “no chance” World Surfing Games will be cancelled

Although cases of Zika near Jacó on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast continue to rise steadily, the mayor of Garabito canton says the upcoming World Surf Games will not be canceled.

Bill Gates to give $500 million for malaria, other diseases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. philanthropist Bill Gates on Sunday announced he will donate over $500 million to fight malaria and other infectious diseases in the developing world, saying the Ebola outbreak is a call to action.

Central America benefits from generosity of Seattle-based Gates Foundation

SEATTLE, Washington – The world’s largest private charity – established by the richest but arguably the most generous man in U.S. history – is pouring billions of dollars into improving health care in Central America and throughout the developing world.
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Plane Crash Near Roatan Honduras Leaves 12 Dead and 5 Survivor

At least 12 people died on Monday when a small plane with 18 occupants crashed into the sea while taking off from the tourist...

Latest Report Has Costa Rica Tourism Continuing to Decline

Tourism in Costa Rica continues to slump, with the country recording a lower number of visitors for the sixth consecutive month, according to the...

30 Years in Costa Rica and Heading to a High School Reunion

I am planning on attending my high school reunion this year, which means I will be seeing people I haven't seen in decades, and...