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Costa Rica says it now has lab kits to test for COVID-19 coronavirus

Coronavirus has killed over 2,700 people and infected more than 80,000, the vast majority in China.

Hospital México to double its surgical capacity with addition of new tower

Hospital México, among the most important public health resources in Costa Rica, will double its surgical capacity by next year, according to Casa Presidencial.

Costa Rica turns to telemedicine for patients in rural areas

Trauma patients in Costa Rica can now receive care from the country's specialized doctors in San José — even if they're hours away. 

‘A long-awaited moment’: Three Costa Rican couples expecting babies thanks to IVF

Nine women were transferred fertilized eggs, and three are now in their 10th week of gestation.  

Comptroller General green lights new Puntarenas hospital

The new hospital will provide better care for patients outside of San José.

Health strike ends in Costa Rica as unions, Caja reach agreement

Government representatives and health unions reached an agreement Monday afternoon to end strikes that crippled the country's public-health system for more than a week. According...

Nearly 43,000 appointments postponed as health strikes continue

More than 42,900 medical appointments have been canceled or postponed this week as thousands of public-hospital workers continue to strike in Costa Rica. Health...

Strikes cause partial shutdowns of public hospitals

The tax reform, which includes tax increases, was approved in December to counteract a fiscal deficit that last year reached 6% of GDP.

Costa Rican Caja reports significant delays for surgeries due to strike

According to a CCSS report, a total of 52 of the 123 surgeries scheduled for Thursday were suspended.

Costa Rica to begin administering HPV vaccine

In Costa Rica, vaccinating children is “an obligation” for parents, according to the Child Welfare Office (PANI).

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