Costa Rica’s public health system welcomes first IVF baby
Her birth is a milestone that follows years of struggles to legalize IVF and offer it within the Costa Rica Social Security System (CCSS, or Caja).
‘A long-awaited moment’: Three Costa Rican couples expecting babies thanks to IVF
Nine women were transferred fertilized eggs, and three are now in their 10th week of gestation.
Costa Rica opens doors for in vitro fertilization
It took a historic trial and years of discussions for the Costa Rican government to implement measures to ensure access to assisted reproduction methods in public health institutions.
Costa Rica welcomes first IVF baby after 16-year ban
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The parents are from the province of Heredia who had the IVF procedure performed last June at a private hospital in San José.
Following legalization, just 1 clinic signed up to offer IVF
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The executive decree reinstating the right to in vitro fertilization (IVF) in Costa Rica went into effect three months ago. But just one private clinic has applied and received authorization to perform the fertility procedure.
Human rights court backs Costa Rica’s decree on legalizing IVF
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Inter-American Court of Human Rights: “It should be understood that IVF is authorized in Costa Rica and it must immediately be allowed by both private and public health services.”
Human rights court admits new IVF complaint against Costa Rica
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The Inter-American Court of Human Rights on Friday admitted a new request filed by the lawyer of six couples who sued Costa Rica for banning in vitro fertilization nearly 16 years ago.
Costa Rica’s Supreme Court strikes down decree on IVF legalization, orders lawmakers to act
The fight to legalize in vitro fertilization in Costa Rica faces yet another setback after a high court struck down a recent decree by the administration of President Luis Guillermo Solís to legalize the procedure.
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