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Costa Rica Confirms Tuberculosis Cases Among Homeless in San Carlos

The Ministry of Health has confirmed three cases of tuberculosis in Costa Rica, all affecting homeless individuals residing in San Carlos, Alajuela. Authorities reported...

Costa Rica Dengue Crisis Doubles Cases in 2024 Health Alert

Costa Rica's health authorities are on high alert due to a surge in dengue fever cases. As of the week ending September 23, 2023,...

Costa Rica’s Monetary Policy Jeopardizes Crucial Hospital Construction

The government's monetary policy has significantly impacted various sectors of the country. In this context, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) announced that...

Costa Rica’s Aging Population Faces Pension Crisis

A new study by the School of Medicine and the Development Observatory Research Center (CIOdD), both of the University of Costa Rica (UCR), revealed...

Costa Rica Begins Vaccination Campaign to Fight Respiratory Illnesses

Costa Rica will launch a vaccination campaign against respiratory diseases, including Covid-19, influenza, and rhinovirus, throughout September, the government announced today. The country plans...

Costa Rica Sees Surge in Dengue Fever Cases with Over 19,000 Infections

Dengue fever continues to pose a significant threat in Costa Rica, with contagion rates reaching alarmingly high levels. According to data from the Ministry...
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Quepos Leads Costa Rica with Historic Fireworks Noise Ban

The Municipal Council of Quepos recently got a jump on the rest of Costa Rica with their unanimous decision to officially ban the use...

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...

Panama Rejects Trump’s Threats to Reclaim Canal Control

Panama's President, José Raúl Mulino, ruled out any negotiations with the United States regarding its interoceanic canal and tariffs for vessels from that country,...