health
Nicaraguans in Costa Rica to Receive Free Medical Attention in Solidarity Event
The Mujeres Raíz Association will hold a free medical attention event this Saturday, May 23, primarily for Nicaraguan refugees and migrants in Costa Rica who lack social security or regular access to health services.
TL;DR
- Asociación Mujeres Raíz is holding a free medical attention event on Saturday, May 23.
- The event is primarily for Nicaraguan refugees and migrants in Costa Rica lacking social security or regular health services.
- It will take place in Tejarcillos, Alajuelita, San José, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Over a hundred people are expected to be attended by more than ten volunteer general physicians from the United States.
- Attendees must present identification (refugee applicant proof, residency ID, or Nicaraguan ID) and complete a form.
- Free basic medications will be provided under medical evaluation.
- The initiative aims to reduce healthcare access barriers for the migrant population and support communities facing economic difficulties and exclusion from the health system.
- The event is also open to individuals of other nationalities like Cuba and Venezuela.
- Asociación Mujeres Raíz offers free migratory support and community aid to migrant women, with an emphasis on exiled Nicaraguans.