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Dengue vaccine likely to be available at public hospitals next year

Costa Rica’s Health Ministry on Monday approved the use of Dengvaxia, the first licensed dengue vaccine recommended by the World Health Organization.

Costa Rica sees rise in domestic violence

The Puntarenas canton of Quepos had the highest rate of domestic violence over the past three years — 101 cases per 10,000 inhabitants.

Vaccine against dengue virus is 100 percent effective: study

The study was done in the United States, where dengue does not circulate in the population. This helped researchers identify the vaccine's effectiveness in people who had not been previously exposed to any strain of dengue.
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Choose Peace: Pope Marks First Easter Under Cloud of Mideast War

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged "those who have the power to unleash wars" to "choose peace" in his first Easter blessing as pontiff with...

Netflix Revisits the Moriah Wilson Case and Its Costa Rica Connection

The 2022 murder of cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson has returned to the spotlight with the release of Netflix’s new documentary The Truth and Tragedy...

Costa Rica Easter Beach Rush Brings Massive Crowds to Pacific Coast

Costa Rica’s Pacific coast filled up over the Easter holiday weekend as thousands of vacationers headed to beach towns in Guanacaste and Puntarenas, pushing...

Gallo Pinto Ranked Among World’s Best Bean Dishes

Gallo pinto, one of Costa Rica’s most familiar and widely served dishes, has again earned international attention after being included among TasteAtlas’ top bean...