The Ministerio de Salud de Costa Rica has issued several public health advisories through its official Twitter account, addressing consumer safety, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
On November 12, 2025, the ministry posted a warning to consumers about product safety: “¡No ponga en riesgo su salud!​El Comité de Seguridad de Productos le recomienda comprar en establecimientos autorizados.” The message urges the public to purchase goods only from authorized establishments as a measure to reduce health risks associated with potentially unsafe products.
The following day, on November 13, 2025, the ministry provided information about yellow fever. In its tweet it stated: “La fiebre amarilla es una enfermedad viral que se transmite por la picadura de mosquitos infectados, más que nada en zonas tropicales y subtropicales.” This post highlights that yellow fever is a viral disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes and is primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions.
On November 14, 2025, coinciding with World Diabetes Day—a global event observed annually on November 14 to raise awareness of diabetes—the ministry emphasized preventive measures for diabetes. Its tweet read: “Alimentación saludable y actividad fÃsica ayudan a prevenir la diabetes.DÃa Mundial de la Diabetes14 de noviembre. Mantené un control médico regular para evitar complicaciones.” The message promotes healthy eating habits and physical activity as ways to prevent diabetes and encourages regular medical checkups to avoid complications.
Yellow fever remains a concern in various parts of Central and South America due to the presence of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Public health authorities frequently remind travelers and residents in affected areas about vaccination and mosquito control measures. Meanwhile, noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes continue to pose significant challenges globally; organizations like the World Health Organization mark World Diabetes Day each year to promote awareness and prevention strategies.
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health regularly uses social media platforms to inform citizens about relevant health issues ranging from infectious diseases to chronic conditions and consumer protection guidelines.
