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

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A second person has contracted a potentially deadly infection caused by amebic meningitis after visiting hot springs in Costa Rica, the Health Ministry says.
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More than 30% of teenagers in Costa Rica are overweight or obese: Ministry of Health

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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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Still no suspected cases of coronavirus in Costa Rica, Health Ministry says

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Costa Rica does not have any suspected cases of coronavirus, the Health Ministry said Monday.
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Ministry of Health supporting initiative to ban the use of vaping devices in public spaces

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The Minister of Health, Daniel Salas, on Tuesday endorsed an initiative to ban the use of vaping devices in Costa Rica's public spaces. 
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No suspected cases of coronavirus in Costa Rica, Health Ministry says

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Costa Rica does not have any suspected cases of coronavirus, the Health Ministry said Monday.
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15-year-old dies of amebic meningitis after visiting Costa Rican hot springs

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A 15-year-old has died in Costa Rica of amebic meningitis after contracting the rare infection at a hot spring, the Health Ministry said Monday. 
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Hospital México to double its surgical capacity with addition of new tower

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Hospital México, among the most important public health resources in Costa Rica, will double its surgical capacity by next year, according to Casa Presidencial.
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Costa Rica remains under sanitary alert due to respiratory illnesses

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Costa Rica has been under a sanitary alert due to higher-than-expected cases of respiratory illnesses.
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