The Ministerio de Salud de Costa Rica has used its official Twitter account to issue reminders and guidance on health and safety in early February 2026. The ministry addressed topics including school safety, suicide prevention, and maternal and child health.
On February 2, 2026, the ministry emphasized the importance of basic care for families and students as the new school year begins. In its post, it stated: “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.”
Later that day, the ministry highlighted mental health awareness with another message: “Debemos estar alertas a las señales que nos dan las personas en las etapas del suicidio.” This statement underscores the need for vigilance regarding warning signs related to suicide risk.
On February 4, 2026, attention shifted to maternal and child health. The ministry wrote: “Una adecuada atención durante el embarazo, el parto y el postparto, junto con la atención temprana a los niños y niñas desde el nacimiento hasta los primeros años de vida, puede reducir significativamente los índices de mortalidad materna e infantil.”
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health regularly uses social media to communicate public health recommendations. Its messaging aligns with national efforts to promote preventive healthcare practices in schools and homes as well as address critical issues such as suicide prevention and reducing maternal and infant mortality rates.
