HIV Prevention Access: Gilead and PAHO agreed on a new regional pathway to expand twice-yearly lenacapavir (Yeztugo) PrEP access across 14 Latin American and Caribbean countries, including Costa Rica, using PAHO’s regional purchasing system to help close prevention gaps. Public Health Pressure: Costa Rica’s CCSS reported nearly 10,000 gunshot emergencies treated in public hospitals since 2020, with thousands requiring hospitalization, follow-up care, and rehab—showing armed violence’s long tail on health services. Local Health & Safety for Travelers: A travel safety reminder highlights carbon monoxide as a “silent killer,” noting past deaths linked to faulty heating in Costa Rica resorts and urging travelers to pack a CO detector. Wellness Tourism: Costa Rica’s “Wellness Pura Vida” push is marketing nature-based mental health and rest experiences—forest therapy, volcanic hydrotherapy, and Blue Zone-inspired routines—as a health-focused tourism model. MedTech Manufacturing: Zeus/CathX Medical plans to expand catheter manufacturing capacity with a new facility in Cartago, supporting commercial-scale production. Vision Health: Coverage warns of digital eye strain from prolonged screen use, citing reduced blinking and dry-eye symptoms. Independence Disruptions: Independence Day torch route closures are expected to affect traffic in San José and Cartago, with commuting impacts.