This is not an ordinary X-ray machine, this one gives hope to the families of children hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Children’s Hospital. This week, Teletón delivered a portable and digital X-ray machine, which will serve children in their beds. According to Olga Arguedas, director of the medical center, this […]
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Fuel prices will have a reduction
The Regulatory Authority for Public Services (Aresep) approved a new decrease in fuel prices due to changes in the international market. As consequence, Super fuel will have a reduction of 24 colones; Plus fuel will have a reduction of 22 colones and Diesel will be reduced by 5 colones. Prices of finished or refined products […]
“Patch” Adams will come to Costa Rica on August 30th
Many people think of actor Robin Williams, others think of healing through laughter and humor. It is true that doctor Hunter “Patch” Adams is famous worldwide for a movie about his life and his peculiar way of healing. It is also a fact that he will be at the University of Costa Rica (UCR) on […]
There is a temporary solution for the immigration crisis
There is an immigration crisis in Costa Rica’s borders. However, a temporary solution has apparently be found. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), 24 people expressed their interest in returning voluntarily to their country of origin. This is seen as an temporary solution to the problem the Government of Costa Rica is facing: […]
Planet Conservation goes hand in hand with the enviroment
Planet Conservation is a project that promotes organic agriculture and sustainable design practices through art activities and workshops. They are located at Pérez Zeledón but they work in several parts of the country. Mayra Mejía Fernández, social anthropologist and environmental manager, works there teaching and involving people in programs and campaigns for the environment. Interest […]
Neonatal deaths increased in the first half of the year
During the first half of 2016 infant mortality decreased, but neonatal and premature babies deaths increased over the same period in 2015. Neonatal deaths are those in which children die in the first 28 days of life or in the first half of the year. These deaths rose to 78.23%, 2.3% more than the previous year. […]