Health

Rock Your Socks for Down Syndrome

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.

Health


Calls for more leniency on medicinal cannabis

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.

Crime


Getting fit and learning new lessons for International Women’s Day

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, Local, National

Women wanting to get fit and get grooving have the opportunity to do so for free at the Tupapa Centre today.

Health


Mental health is everybody’s business: Te Marae Ora

Monday 6 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

There is mounting pressure in dealing with those at a loose end who are making their way through our court system while trying to tackle mental health issues.

Health


Mental health issues for LGBTQI community in the spotlight

Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Mental health issues among the LGBTQI community in the Cook Islands remain a concern, as the country’s homosexual law reform remains in limbo.

Health


Delayed mental health facility undergoes ‘$700k expansion’

Thursday 2 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, Local, National

Rarotonga’s long-awaited mental health facility project has been expanded to incorporate more buildings, following $700,000 donor support.

Health


Mosquito-borne diseases become climate reality in warming Pacific

Friday 24 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Health, National

Disease surveillance by the WHO shows mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever are rising sharply. By Catherine Wilson of Al Jazeera.

Features


Cook Islands teens suffering with mental wellbeing issues

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, Local, National

A major mental health study has found a worryingly large proportion of surveyed Cook Islands adolescents experience high to very high levels of anxiety and other mental health issues.

Health


Cooks’ fertility rates decline

Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, Local, National

There has been a slight dip in the fertility rates for Cook Islands women, according to the latest Census.

Health


Water stations prove popular

Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, Local, National

Use of bottled water for household’s supply of drinking water has dropped over the past few years, as people start making more use of water stations.

Health


Promoting good hygiene habit

Friday 17 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National

Thirty-one wall mounted wash points were installed in community-based clinics and disability centres in the Cook Islands – 22 in Rarotonga, five in Aitutaki and four in Mangaia – in an effort to promote good hygiene habits.

Health


Roster for the 2023 Paunu health clinics released

Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National

Toddler Keanu Tupou-ote-Rangi Napa Iakimo and his mother visited the Kiikii Clinic Paunu Day run by the Cook Islands Child Welfare Association.

Health


Children on dyslexia spectrum can now be assessed here

Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

Parents with children who are struggling with reading, writing and spelling are encouraged to make an appointment with the Cook Islands Dyslexia Society Incorporated (CIDSI).

Health


Liquid ibuprofen in stock amidst shortage in NZ

Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

A leading Cook Islands pharmacy is asking customers to be “considerate” with purchases of liquid ibuprofen following a shortage in its supply in New Zealand.

Health


Unlocking dyslexia

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Health, National, Weekend

Early childhood school days for some children have been and are a real struggle. It is particularly harder for those with dyslexia – a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words.

Features


Covid numbers declining, five in hospital with virus

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Five people have been hospitalised with Covid-19 as of January 23, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.

Health


Health ministry focuses on NCDs and mental health

Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health is holding internal discussions into reorienting the services at the Tupapa Primary Care, Public Health and Oral Health with greater focus on prevention rather than curative care.

Health


Recruitment for specialised clinical roles and support ‘ongoing’

Friday 20 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health is hoping to fill seven key vacant positions ranging from lab technicians, laboratory scientist, radiographer, nurses and doctors.

Health


Covid-19 cases declining, says Te Marae Ora

Friday 20 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Covid-19 case numbers in the Cook Islands have decreased following a spike in reinfection earlier this month.

Health


Pharmacies clarify key guidelines on international prescriptions

Tuesday 17 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

The Cook Islands Pharmacy Board has guidelines for the supply of medicines from overseas prescriptions, says a leading Rarotonga pharmacy.

Health


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