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Costa Rica’s public health care system facing financial strains

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Costa Rica’s Social Security System, which manages the country’s socialized health care, is facing serious financial strains.
Costa Rica

Second person this year contracts amebic meningitis after visiting Costa Rican hot springs

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A second person has contracted a potentially deadly infection caused by amebic meningitis after visiting hot springs in Costa Rica, the Health Ministry says.
Costa Rica

15-year-old dies of amebic meningitis after visiting Costa Rican hot springs

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A 15-year-old has died in Costa Rica of amebic meningitis after contracting the rare infection at a hot spring, the Health Ministry said Monday. 
Ecuador

Ecuador reports first suspected case of coronavirus

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There are confirmed case reports in the United States and Canada, but none in Latin America.
Costa Rica

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

Alejandro Zúñiga -
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

Costa Rica turns to telemedicine for patients in rural areas

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

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

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

Costa Rica shares vision, guiding principles for universal healthcare

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Costa Rica's message is that "the health of the population is a responsibility of the State." 
La Prensa

U.S. doctors cancel medical mission in Nicaragua after mass firing in León Hospital

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Doctors from North Carolina that were going to perform heart and lung surgeries for the "Proyecto de Salud para León" medical mission canceled their visit after the mass firing of medical staff at the Oscar Danilo Rosales Argüello Teaching Hospital (HEODRA).
Changemakers

Ballet performance raises funds for low-income patients and families

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The performances will benefit the Fundación Casa Beatriz, which provides housing and support to low-income families who must travel long distances to San José to receive medical treatment.
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