Many of the medicines consumed nowadays produce adverse side effects, and this is precisely the phenomenon under pharmacovigilance’s responsibility. A new study by the University of Costa Rica (UCR) and Roche pharmaceutical concludes that there are major challenges in this area in Central America. For example, of the 26 countries of Central America and the […]
Mata Redonda: Guanacaste’s green paradise
In the wide plains of Guanacaste there is a hidden paradise: Mata Redonda National Wildlife Refuge, located in the Tempisque Conservation Area. Wetlands that comprise it supply agricultural activities in the area. The product of climate change and declining water mirrors, made the Costa Rica por Siempre Association seek alternatives to maintain these natural areas […]
A different morning for 115 homeless people in San José
115 homeless people who use the streets of downtown San José as their home had a very particular morning on Saturday. They woke up and, unlike other days, there was breakfast, clean clothes and even a doctor waiting for them, thanks to the work of 35 officials from Coopecaja. We even had second helpings” said […]
Newborn, endangered shark was for sell in the streets
Apparently, the newborn hammerhead shark was taken from its mother’s womb. Still, a peddler put it for sell in the capital’s streets. The subject was addressed on Friday by staff of the Municipal Police of San José and the Costa Rican Institute of Fishing and Aquaculture (INCOPESCA). The man was among the four arrested for […]
Consumers against new medical rates
The Free Consumers Association (ACL) has gained support for its fight against the new medical fees approved by the College of Physicians and Surgeons, which increases the costs of surgical procedures by 300% On Monday, ACL and Consumer Costa Rica will announce a number of organizations that joined to support the appeal presented to the […]
Long hair? Help cancer patients
On August 21st, at Juan Santamaría of Alajuela park, various activities were held to collect hair for women with cancer. Hair can be donated and properly packed in a transparent bag with your name and tied in a braid (mandatory) or you can make the decision to cut it in place with stylists who perform […]