A study that measured the cost-effectiveness of the rotavirus vaccine would save money to the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) but, to date, the institution has not decided to include it in the health system. The study was conducted by the Ministry of Health and it was presented in December 2015. According to Roberto […]
Archives for February 2017
Young people want more inclusive and up-to-date education
According to the results of a survey conducted by UNESCO, young Latin American and Caribbean people want more inclusive education that prepares them for the challenges of the world today. These results were announced last week at the Regional Meeting of Ministers of Education of Latin America and the Caribbean. Marco Fallas, Deputy Minister of […]
Escazú is improving its workforce
About 500 people are part of more than 8 educational programs provided by the Municipal Training Center for Employment located in Escazú. The classes are taught by the National Technical University (UTN), thanks to an agreement between both institutions. The main objective is to train the population in different technical skills, which are necessary to […]
Teleworking will be implemented in the CCSS
Works on the bridge over Virilla River are causing traffic jams on General Cañas highway and they are affecting the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS). A a result, from February 1st to March 31st, teleworking and other mechanisms will be implemented in some service networks of the CCSS, although the institution affirms that the […]
Obesity, overweight and malnutrition are striking the region
A report, released on February 1st, warned that obesity, overweight and malnutrition affecting women and children in Central America are causing alarm because of the increased rate of morbidity and deaths associated to chronic diseases. Central America is a region that faces the problem known as the ‘double burden of malnutrition’, which means that malnutrition […]
Obesity and overweight are great problems for Costa Rica
The State of the Region revealed an increase in obesity and overweight in childbearing-age women in almost all Central American countries. Panama was the only one that escaped this reality. These conditions increased more than 50% in 2013. According to experts, the evolution is growing and it shows the need to change dietary habits and […]