The Ministerio de Salud de Costa Rica has issued a series of public health messages on its official Twitter account, focusing on the prevention of chronic diseases, the importance of reporting violence against women, and general wellness practices.
On January 13, 2026, the Ministry highlighted the preventability of chronic illnesses by stating: “¿SabÃa que el 80% de las enfermedades crónicas se pueden prevenir con hábitos saludables? Coma balanceado Haga actividad fÃsica Duerma lo suficiente La prevención está en sus manos!” The tweet encourages individuals to adopt balanced diets, engage in physical activity, and get sufficient sleep as measures for disease prevention.
Later that day, another message addressed the issue of violence against women. The Ministry advised: “Llame de inmediato al 9-1-1 para reportar cualquier situación de violencia contra las mujeres. Esa llamada puede salvar vidas.” This statement underscores the urgency and potential life-saving impact of promptly reporting incidents through emergency services.
On January 14, 2026, a third post reinforced the theme of prevention and well-being. The tweet read: “Respirar bien es vivir mejor.Cada respiro que damos es un regalo, y cuidarlo está en nuestras manos. La prevención no es solo un acto de salud, es un acto de amor por quienes más queremos. Proteja su bienestar y el de su familia: hábitos saludables hoy son esperanza para mañana”. The message links healthy habits with both immediate wellness and long-term hope for families.
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health is responsible for developing policies to promote public health across the country. Its recent messaging aligns with global recommendations from organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), which also emphasizes preventive healthcare measures—including healthy lifestyles—to reduce chronic disease prevalence worldwide.
