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One Machine, All of Costa Rica | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica’s public health system is dangerously dependent on a single brachytherapy machine at Hospital México—critical for treating cervical, prostate, and breast cancers. When that machine failed in 2021, the country had to send patients abroad, causing delays and soaring costs. Though a replacement is now installed, there’s still no backup, leaving the entire system vulnerable to any breakdown. Auditors have warned this reliance poses a serious risk, especially since brachytherapy remains essential for decades to come—even with advances like HPV vaccines. While broader radiation upgrades…
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