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Exacerbated by pandemic, Costa Ricans face long hospital wait times

The waiting time for a non-emergency surgery at Costa Rica's public hospitals has reached more than 520 days, up considerably compared to before the pandemic.

Costa Rica issues sanitary alert over enhancement products

Costa Rica's Health Ministry has issued a sanitary alert regarding sexual enhancement products sold here under the name Poppers.

Costa Rican diet contains too much salt, Health Ministry says

The average Costa Rican adult consumes twice the recommended value of salt each day, according to the Health Ministry.

Costa Rica’s public health care system facing financial strains

Costa Rica’s Social Security System, which manages the country’s socialized health care, is facing serious financial strains.

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). 

Costa Rica confirms four new coronavirus cases

The Health Ministry on Saturday night confirmed four new cases of the novel coronavirus in Costa Rica. 

Costa Rica requiring more signage and less touching to prevent coronavirus spread

The Health Ministry says it is not yet recommending the suspension of large, public gatherings, but that may be considered if COVID-19 spreads in Costa Rica. 

Costa Rica says it now has lab kits to test for COVID-19 coronavirus

Coronavirus has killed over 2,700 people and infected more than 80,000, the vast majority in China.

Second person this year contracts amebic meningitis after visiting Costa Rican hot springs

A second person has contracted a potentially deadly infection caused by amebic meningitis after visiting hot springs in Costa Rica, the Health Ministry says.

More than 30% of teenagers in Costa Rica are overweight or obese: Ministry of Health

More than 30% of teenagers in Costa Rica are overweight or obese, according to a study released by the Ministry of Health. 
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Costa Rica Confirms Bird-Flu Case in Wild Marine Bird at Manuel Antonio

Costa Rican animal health officials confirmed a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5 in a wild marine bird found in Manuel Antonio,...

Poachers Threaten One of Costa Rica’s Best-Known Wildlife Refuges

One of the Nicoya Peninsula’s best-known wildlife destinations is facing renewed pressure from illegal hunters, after camera traps placed inside or near Refugio Nacional...

Latin American Players Bring New Grass-Court Momentum Into Wimbledon

Francisco Cerúndolo has given Latin American tennis its clearest grass-court statement of the summer, turning a historic Queen’s Club title into a broader Wimbledon...

Costa Rica Makes Global Top 16 for North Americans Moving Abroad

Costa Rica has landed on a new international list of the most sought-after places for North Americans who want to live abroad, as demand...