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Costa Rica Seeks Tougher Abortion Penalties

The Costa Rican government, led by President Rodrigo Chaves, has announced its intention to introduce a bill that would significantly increase prison sentences for...

Costa Rica Issues Health Warning on Ayahuasca & Ibogaine Use

The Costa Rican Ministry of Health has issued a strong warning against the advertising, use, and consumption of ayahuasca and ibogaine for therapeutic purposes....

Costa Rica Declares Obesity a Chronic Disease

Obesity is acknowledged as a chronic disease related to public health in Costa Rica, according to the Ministry of Health. The decree signed by...

Hospital Metropolitano Now Accepts Medicare Advantage

Hospital Metropolitano announces that, effective immediately, all patients with Medicare Advantage can now receive emergency care at any of our locations. This makes us...

A Healthy Costa Rica New Year: Blended Green Juice

Here’s a healthy idea for the New Year: make green juices for boosting your health and vitality. Everyone can take advantage of these healthy...

Costa Rica’s New Yellow Fever Certificate Requirements for International Travel

The Costa Rican Ministry of Health announced that as of February 2025, it will require a yellow fever vaccination certificate from all travelers going...

Costa Rica Dengue Cases Surge Past 30000 Mark in 2024

Dengue has posed a public health risk in Costa Rica. The Ministry of Health predicts that by the end of 2024, there will be...

Dengue Epidemic and Avian Flu Surge Across the Americas

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) warned on Tuesday that cases of dengue, Oropouche, and avian flu (H5N1) have risen this year across the...
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FIFA Rivals: New Cartoon-Style Soccer Game with Superhero Moves

Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Mbappé become superheroes dodging rivals with "dreamlike" acrobatics: FIFA returns to the video game scene with a mix of...

Costa Rica Secures $15.6M for Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Conservation

Costa Rica received a $15.6 million grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to continue to improve conservation efforts for the Eastern Tropical Pacific...

El Salvador Introduces Bitcoin Education in Public Schools

El Salvador’s Ministry of Education has launched a new initiative to incorporate Bitcoin education into the national curriculum for young students. The program, titled...