Hospital Nacional de Niños
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Hospital Nacional de Niños is a national pediatric hospital in San José, Costa Rica
. It has provided medical care to children in the country since its founding in 1845.
In 1945 and as one of the events to celebrate the centennial of the San José Hospital, a new ward opened with a capacity of 140 beds. Because of the polio epidemic that struck the child population in Costa Rica in 1954, the hospital faced serious problems generated by the unexpected rise in the number of patients.
The hospital is recognised by HEALTH Without Damage, an international coalition of over 473 organizations in 53 countries working to transform the field of health care.
The hospital has some 250 beds and treats children under the age of 12.
San José, Costa Rica
San José is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica. Located in the Central Valley, San José is the seat of national government, the focal point of political and economic activity, and the major transportation hub of this Central American nation.Founded in 1738 by order of Cabildo de León, San...
. It has provided medical care to children in the country since its founding in 1845.
In 1945 and as one of the events to celebrate the centennial of the San José Hospital, a new ward opened with a capacity of 140 beds. Because of the polio epidemic that struck the child population in Costa Rica in 1954, the hospital faced serious problems generated by the unexpected rise in the number of patients.
The hospital is recognised by HEALTH Without Damage, an international coalition of over 473 organizations in 53 countries working to transform the field of health care.
The hospital has some 250 beds and treats children under the age of 12.