After years of waiting, medical cannabis is now available in Costa Rica. However, access remains tightly regulated. Its sale is restricted exclusively to pharmacies,...
Artificial intelligence is changing the game for healthcare in Costa Rica. It’s helping doctors predict illnesses, make better decisions, and use resources more effectively....
Costa Rica has issued a serious warning about the growing danger posed by vaping to public health, especially among minors. According to the Minister...
At 72, María Vargas can no longer recall her grandchildren’s names. She’s one of over 30,000 Costa Ricans living with Alzheimer’s disease today—a number...
Costa Rica reported 474 cases of tuberculosis between 2023 and 2024, a silent, airborne disease that continues to threaten public health in the country....
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health dropped a significant update over the weekend, spotlighting the ongoing yellow fever situation across the Americas and unveiling fresh...
Pope Francis, 88, remains in "critical condition" and his "prognosis is currently reserved," the Vatican reported Saturday night, at the beginning of the second...
Costa Rica started off 2025 with fewer dengue fever cases compared to last year, according to data from the Ministry of Health. However, authorities...
The General Directorate of Migration and Foreigners (DGME) rolled out new guidelines for visas and entry this month, aiming to streamline processes while tightening...
