A man from Litarán became the first patient to undergo an awake brain surgery in Liberia Hospital. Although his tumor was benign, within the time it could have threatened his life. The surgery, also called awake craniotomy with intraoperative brain mapping, aimed to treat the tumor and protect the functionality areas in order not to […]
Some airlines suspended their flights due to Turrialba volcano eruptions
Due to Turrialba volcano constant eruptions, some airlines suspended their flights for January 4th. According to Juan Santamaría Airport official website, United Airlines, American Airlines, Jet Blue, Spirit Airlines y Alaska Airlines canceled about 31 flights because of the ash. Despite the ash fall, Juan Santamaría Airport continues operating as regular. crhoy.com
Kivú is great at its new home!
Lion Kivú has been living for almost a month at its new home, located at Zoo Ave shelter. National authorities are satisfied after the “surprise” transfer conducted by the government in 2016. According to Shirley Ramírez, wildlife adviser at the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE), Kivú has adapted positively. It is quite adapted; it […]
Can a hospital official drink beer in the medical center, during working hours?
On December 24th, an user recorded an official from San Juan de Dios Hospital (HSJD) who was drinking beer in the medical center, and apparently, during working hours. Director of the hospital Ileana Balmaceda confirmed that it was a nursing service official and that these situations are against hospital policy and an investigation will start […]
The right to live without sexual violence is still a challenge in Costa Rica
According to the II National Survey of Sexual and Reproductive Health (II ENSSSR-15), guaranteeing the right to live free and without sexual violence is still a challenge for Costa Rican society. Harassment and abuse in public and private spaces still exists, especially against women. Women were asked if they had been touched, harassed, intimidated, if […]
Low, foreign interest rates are related to the Costa Rican loan dollarization
According to a recent report from the Central Bank, low interest rates in international financial markets are the main cause of loan dollarization in banks and other financial institutions in Costa Rica. The entity thinka that the phenomenon is a consequence of the excess of international liquidity product of the expansive monetary policies applied by developed countries […]