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Ministry of Health Assures No Panic is Needed; Costa Rica is Proactive and Ready Against Ebola Entry

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – More concrete actions were reported this morning by the authorities of the Ministry of Health and Costa Rican Social Security and to address possible cases of Ebola in the country while asking the population...

Free Costa Rican Neonatal ‘Heel Test’ Diagnoses and Allows Treatment for 29 Diseases

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The neonatal screening known as the "heel test" should be performed on the third or fourth day after birth, in order to increase the effectiveness of this screening, which is conducted on almost...

Costa Rican Sexologists Debate: Are Vaginal Orgasms a Myth?

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The vaginal orgasm is a never ending debate; some say hell yes and others that there is no such thing. A recent analysis states that the vaginal orgasm experienced by many women does not...

Looking for a Good Doctor in Costa Rica? Check This Website Before You Go

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The authorities of the College of Physicians and Surgeons has called on the population to visit their website or call to verify that their doctor is registered with the necessary certification to practice...

El Niño Saves Guanacaste From Having a Terrible 2014 Dengue Season

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – El Niño and the chikungunya virus are responsible for a substantial decrease in dengue cases this year around Guanacaste. As explained by the Director of Health Surveillance, Dr. Mary Ethel Trejos, "This year we...

Costa Rica Takes the Next Big Step for Same-Sex Couples to Have Health Benefits

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – On Thursday, the Costa Rican Social Security board reviewed a comprehensive analysis of all the measures needed for same-sex couples to have mutual health benefits. According to the financial manager of this entity, Gustavo...

Illegal Alien in Costa Rica Suspected to Have Ebola

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – After performing medical tests at the Calderón Guardia hospital the Health Ministry has ruled out that the African man was infected with Ebola. Health Minister, Mary Anchía, assured that the patient did have symptoms...

Lottery for United States Residency Begins Tomorrow

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Starting tomorrow, Wednesday October 1 at 10:00 am, and 10:00 am on Sunday November 3, an electronic form to participate in the visa lottery program organized by the United States State Department will...

Feeling Crappy? Learn Why Diarrhea is More Common in Costa Rica During the Rainy Season

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Santa Barbara and Santo Domingo of Heredia are two of the most likely areas where the most cases of diarrhea are recorded in Costa Rica. The Director of Health Surveillance, Dr. Mary Ethel...

Keep Your Costa Rica Pet Happy and Healthy With Preventative Parasite Care

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Taking preventive measures may help ward off fleas and ticks from your pets and at the same time, prevent the development of diseases related to these parasites that could even be the death of your...
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