CCSS

The CCSS, leveraging its massive purchasing power, proposes to utilize its unique market position to offer high-demand medications at dramatically reduced prices.

This strategic decision aims to bolster the healthcare system and reduce daunting patient waitlists, particularly at Calderón Guardia Hospital.

As the rainy season descends upon Costa Rica, an unwelcome surge in respiratory viruses accompanies it, posing increased challenges to public health systems and communities.

This public health initiative kicked off on April 1st and is targeting children aged 15 months to under 10 years with a critical booster dose.

This development adds to the health challenges in an area already hit by vector-borne diseases such as chikungunya, dengue, malaria, and Zika.

In the lush landscapes of Costa Rica, a standoff simmers not amidst its famed volcanoes but within the corridors of its healthcare system.

Costa Rica stands poised to launch an ambitious vaccination campaign that might just make measles, rubella, and mumps tremble in their viral boots.

The National Union of Medical Specialists (Siname) is steadfast in its call for members to cease all overtime work starting April 1st.