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In a shocking turn of events, 2024 has seen at least 17 people lose their lives in bar shootouts or violent brawls across Costa Rica.
The Costa Rican Ministry of Health confirmed a second death attributed to an infection caused by the screwworm.
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.
Costa Rica is on a troubling trajectory to become the third-highest nation globally for rates of overweight and obesity within the next 37 years.