Health

by TCRN StaffThe next seasonal influenza vaccine (the flu) will contain the virus AH1N1.The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday asked pharmaceutical companies to use their stocks of the strain AH1N1 for inclusion in the mix of seasonal vaccine.This new...

by TCRN StaffThe generosity of the Costa Rican community has once again shown itself. The national campaign to aid those affected by the Haitian earthquakes has received 10 tons of food, medicine, water and over $430,000 via the Red...

by TCRN StaffRamada Plaza Herradura, will be using a research firm to ask thousands of hotel guests about their experiences and attitudes concerning medical tourism in Costa Rica. The research is designed to help the hotel create the extra...

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by TCRN StaffThe arrival of the consignment of vaccines against the AH1N1 virus suffered another delay, as acknowledged by the Health Minister Maria Luisa Avila.200,000 vaccines is what the Government asked the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) for to...

by TCRN StaffMedical centers across the country next week will notify patients who have been selected to be the first to receive the vaccine against pandemic influenza AH1N1.The authorities will contact 200,000 patients via phone calls, which equals the...

by TCRN Staff2009 was full of important challenges that served to strengthen the Ministry of Health in its role of stewardship in health-related issues, with the declaration and approach AH1N1 pandemic, the event which spurred the body to resume...

By TCRN StaffTamarindo beach waters are again suitable for recreation and swimming, following a "substantial" drop in pollution levels.This was revealed by a study conducted by the National Water Laboratory, Water Supply and Sewerage (AyA), which showed that the...

TCRN StaffEnthusiasm dominated the closing day of the telethon, however, at press time, they were far from the goal of raising ¢500 billion.By 9 pm, presenters Leonardo Perucci, Patricia Figueroa, Adriana Duran, Veronica Bastos, Geovanny Calderon Mauricio Hoffman announced...

Costa Rica had a skilful and quick response to face the first wave of the influenza virus AH1N1.That was one of the conclusions of Mirta Roses, director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), who stayed three days in...