Health
End of a Covid era: PM surprised by WHO declaration
Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says he was surprised by the World Health Organization’s declaring the end of the Covid-19 pandemic.
‘Our Nurses, Our Future’: Cook Islands to celebrate International Nurses Day
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The 113 nurses in the Cook Islands will be celebrating International Nurses Day with special birthday cakes today and a church service at the LDS church in Avarua on Sunday.
Caregiver frustrated with health system
Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
96-year-old mother misses out on cataract surgery again.
New building and new approach to mental health in the Cook Islands
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Health, National, Weekend
The new Te Puna Tiaki – Wellness Unit at the Rarotonga Hospital will help alleviate some of the pressures on the mental health system in the island. Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood speaks to Te Marae Ora clinical psychologist Dr Evangelene Daniela-Wong about why it’s so important.
Strong opposition to vaping
Wednesday 3 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Calls to restrict or ban access to e-cigarettes or ‘vaping products’ in the Cook Islands have intensified, as Australia announces major restrictions on the products.
Nui Rarotonga for pregnant mothers
Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Pregnant women can prepare better for their new babies thanks to the new Pregnancy Care Centre ‘Nui Rarotonga’ – a free community-based course focused on empowering women with knowledge and support about pregnancy, birth and baby’s arrival.
Children’s dental clinic – first of its kind in the Cook Islands
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Oral health check-up for children can be less stressful and more friendly following the opening of a new children’s cubicle at the dental clinic in Tupapa.
Cook Islands to host health conference
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands will host the upcoming Pasifika Medical Association Conference in September.
Spike in influenza like illnesses no concern to authorities
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
A spike in influenza like illnesses does not appear to have authorities concerned as a date for the rollout of vaccines has been confirmed by Te Marae Ora.
NCD awareness continues in the Pa Enua
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry for Health says a total of 5500 people in the Cook Islands were diagnosed with non-communicable diseases as of 2021.
Health briefs
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
No Leptospirosis cases
Covid-19 ‘already’ under control
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Health secretary Bob Williams says Covid-19 is already under control.
‘Atiu on the move’ – Te Marae Ora introduces healthy island programme
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands
In a bid to create a healthy lifestyle on Atiu, Te Marae Ora and Aka’uka Time teamed up to introduce a week of fitness sessions through a dance fitness programme ‘Atiu on the move’.
Gearing up for Autism Blue Day
Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Show your support for Autism Cook Islands (ACI) and celebrate Blue Day tomorrow Thursday 6 April by wearing something blue and making a donation.
Regulations on smoking, vaping
Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
New regulations to address vaping and smoking in the Cook Islands will soon be rolled out in a Public Health Bill, but Te Marae Ora is not yet revealing what they are.
Eliminate mozzie breeding grounds, says Te Marae Ora
Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is calling on the public to clean their yards and eliminate any potential mosquito breeding places.
Tupapa Health Facility to undergo $641k upgrade
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The Tupapa Health Facility (Outpatients) will be refurbished and upgraded to include additional consultation rooms and repositioning the layout to better support Covid-19 screening and primary care services.
Te Marae Ora continues TB monitoring programme
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
When visitors or Cook Islanders present symptoms of tuberculosis (TB), there is a process to follow, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health secretary Bob Williams.
‘Embracing the amazing’ for Autism
Thursday 30 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
For Autism Cook Islands (ACI) family networking is all about families coming together for fellowship in a fun and safe environment.
‘Be proud of your mouth’
Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
Oral health care and mouths play a big part in everyday life - enjoying a meal, laughing with family and friends, singing, kissing loved ones and feeling your best.
