Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
96-year-old mother misses out on cataract surgery again.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands will host the upcoming Pasifika Medical Association Conference in September.
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.
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.
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
No Leptospirosis cases
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.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
Rock Your Socks today and wear colourful, mismatched socks to school or your workplace in support of the ‘Lots of Socks’ World Down Syndrome Day awareness campaign.
Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, Health, Local, National
A special committee on medicinal cannabis law reform is asking the Secretary of Health to use his powers to “waive” certain products through.