Foreign-born doctors and nurses are becoming increasingly numerous in the health systems of developed countries, highlighted a report published Monday by the Organization for...
Costa Rica's health officials have stepped up alerts on the dangers of methanol poisoning from contaminated alcohol, aligning with similar actions across Latin America...
President Rodrigo Chaves has repealed Costa Rica's therapeutic abortion protocol, a move that fulfills a long-standing promise and tightens rules around the procedure. The...
Health officials in Costa Rica have confirmed the country's first case of yellow fever in almost seven decades. The Ministry of Health announced the...
Costa Rican scientists have created a patented medical device that allows for the lab-grown development of muscle and bone tissue—offering a new alternative for...
Recent studies claim that about one-third of adults in Costa Rica are considered obese and another third overweight. Which means about two-thirds of adults...
Vaping has become increasingly popular, especially among teenagers and young adults. However, the health consequences associated with its use are raising alarm among Costa...
After years of waiting, medical cannabis is now available in Costa Rica. However, access remains tightly regulated. Its sale is restricted exclusively to pharmacies,...
International visitors filled Costa Rica's airports in early 2026, signaling a solid launch to the winter season. Both San Jose and Liberia Airports reported...
The Organization of American States (OAS) has given Costa Rica high marks for its national elections on February 1, calling the process transparent and...
