The Ministerio de Salud de Costa Rica has recently addressed several public health topics through its official Twitter account, focusing on suicide prevention, school safety, and the recognition of women and girls in science.
On February 9, 2026, the ministry emphasized the importance of vigilance regarding mental health signals. The tweet stated: “Debemos estar alertas a las señales que nos dan las personas en las etapas del suicidio.”
The following day, February 10, 2026, the ministry reminded families and students about basic care practices to ensure a safe school environment at the start of the academic year. The post read: “El Ministerio de Salud recuerda a las familias y a los estudiantes la importancia de los cuidados básicos para mantener un entorno escolar seguro. Asimismo, promueve hábitos saludables, manteniendo el enfoque en el inicio del ciclo escolar.
#VueltaAClases #CuidemosNuestraSalud”
On February 11, 2026, the ministry recognized contributions by women and girls in scientific fields. The tweet stated: “El Ministerio de Salud celebra y reconoce el invaluable aporte de mujeres y niñas en el campo de la ciencia, la investigación y la innovación. Celebramos su coraje, su creatividad y su pasión por descubrir. ¡Seguimos apoyando y promoviendo su participación en la ciencia!”
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health regularly uses social media to communicate public health priorities and raise awareness on various issues affecting the population. These communications are part of ongoing efforts to promote well-being and inclusivity across different sectors of society.
