Health
Te Kainga O Pa Taunga partners with local NGOs to raise awareness of mental health
Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Te Kainga O Pa Taunga, the Cook Islands mental health organisation, has partnered with representatives from local non-government organisations to celebrate World Mental Health Day with a special breakfast event this morning.
Doctors warn of increase in cold, respiratory flu cases
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
The number of people presenting symptoms of cold and respiratory flu in Rarotonga has increased, with Te Marae Ora advising people to keep warm this cold season.
Cook Islands receives WHO award for best Covid practice
Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands has been awarded the ‘WHO (World Health Organization) Healthy Islands Best Practice Recognition Award – Work Smarter for a Covid-19 Safe Cook Islands’.
TMO promotes private clinics
Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) is encouraging patients who are ‘tired of waiting in queues’ at the Rarotonga Hospital to visit a private clinic.
Health workers’ pay rise on hold as TMO ensures correct payouts
Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health workers promised a pay rise in July this year will have to wait a little longer for the increment.
Statement expected next week on medicinal cannabis : Prime Minister’s Office
Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Health, Local, National
The final draft report and a plan for a medicinal cannabis regime has been completed, says Office of the Prime Minister chief of staff Ben Ponia.
Terminally-ill visitor shut out
Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Health, National
The family of a terminally-ill Australian visitor who was blocked from bringing his medication by Cook Islands authorities do not want to see anyone else face the same ordeal.
‘Our guardian angels’: Terminally-ill visitor thanks community for help
Monday 18 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Health, In Depth, National, Tourism
A terminally-ill Australian grandfather, whose dying wish was to holiday in Rarotonga with his family, was faced with spending his final trip in “crippling, excruciating pain” – until the Cooks community stepped in.
First aid saves lives
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
World First Aid Day is an annual observance held on the second Saturday of September each year serving as a global platform to raise awareness about the importance of first aid knowledge and skills in saving lives.
Cruise ship makes unplanned stop due to medical incidents
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Cruise ship Coral Princess made an unplanned stop in Rarotonga on Tuesday as two people required medical attention, while it is understood a passenger on an inbound Air New Zealand flight to Rarotonga died this week.
Battling the stigma of mental health across the Pacific
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Health, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Mental health remains a stigma in the Pacific, but there might be some good news out of the Cook Islands. Caleb Fotheringham of RNZ reports.
Cook Islanders recognised by Pasifika Medical Association
Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Health, National
The 27th Annual Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) conference on Rarotonga (6-8 September) closed yesterday at Te Are Karioi Nui, and continues in Aitutaki on September 11.
Family the focus of Pacific health conference
Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The 27th Annual Pasifika Medical Association (PMA), the largest meeting of Pacific health workers and professionals in the region, opened yesterday with over 600 registrations.
Dyslexia assessments to help identify unique learning needs
Wednesday 6 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Dyslexia is not an obvious disability and very few people in the Cook Islands know of it and how it affects a person.
Mammogram screening cancelled, returning in early 2024: TMO
Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Mammogram screening will be offered on Rarotonga as early as next year.
More than 200 cases of flu like illnesses for June, July and early August
Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO), Ministry of Health has reported 231 cases of influenza-like illnesses.
Progress report on medicinal cannabis to be provided soon
Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Health, National
The Cannabis Referendum Committee will be providing a progress report on medicinal cannabis soon.
New antenatal classes in Rarotonga aim to instil confidence
Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Health, National
A new six-week course helping expectant Cook Islands mothers prepare for labour, birth and early parenting has secured funding to continue delivering the programme for at least another year.
Work underway to remedy water leaks at Rarotonga Hospital
Tuesday 15 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
Serious issues surrounding the ablution facilities and plumbing works in all wards at Rarotonga Hospital are now being urgently addressed, Cook Islands Minister of Health Rose Brown says.
TMO responds to anti-obesity drug proposal
Thursday 10 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has reiterated that they only procure medications approved by MedSafe New Zealand.