Health
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
