Health
Enforced Covid-19 isolation to end
Wednesday 6 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
As Covid-19 daily case numbers wind down in the Cook Islands, Te Marae Ora is looking to enter the period of ‘normalising Covid-19’, which could mean an end to enforced isolation.
Health officials meet to discuss Covid-19 restrictions
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The further relaxation of the last of the Covid-19 restrictions looks likely, as Te Marae Ora met last night to discuss progress.
Caring for our tamariki: Paunu clinics receive timely boost
Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The Paunu clinics which resumed after 18-month pause caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has received a timely boost.
Cook Islands Covid-19 approach praised
Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
A renowned Canadian expert on mapping Covid-19 says the Cook Islands can be proud of their approach to the pandemic.
Te Marae Ora records 121 cases of influenza
Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Influenza remains at its usual seasonal levels this year, despite the continued prevalence of Covid-19 in the Cook Islands.
A change of Professors: Laparoscopic surgery to continue in Rarotonga
Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Fifteen years ago, Professor John Dunn introduced laparoscopic surgery and flexible endoscopy to Rarotonga Hospital with the help of anaesthetic and senior nursing colleagues Dr Ian Campbell and Sue Valentine.
Paunu clinics return after ‘Covid’ break
Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The “Paunu” or monitoring of children and mothers’ health in Rarotonga have restarted this week after an 18-month hiatus due to Covid-19 precautions and restrictions.
Removal of RAT testing requirement to be considered
Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands Government is considering removing all compulsory Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) tests as a prerequisite for traveling in the Pa Enua (Outer Islands).
More booster shots on the way: TMO
Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora says a fourth Covid-19 booster shot is going to be rolled out for people over 50 years of age.
Raro records lowest daily Covid-19 cases
Saturday 4 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) will be continuing with the Covid-19 vaccination programme, as Rarotonga records its lowest daily case numbers since the pandemic began.
Survey reveals anxiety levels high in the Cooks
Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
A major mental health survey of people in Rarotonga and Aitutaki is underway and preliminary results point to a noticeable amount of anxiety and depression among residents since the Covid-19 outbreak.
Covid numbers remain low
Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Covid-19 daily numbers continue to remain low in the Pa Enua.
Plans to ease isolation rule
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is planning to relax Covid-19 isolation rules in Rarotonga by July 1.
New nursing programme launched
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
A brand-new Bachelor of Nursing Pacific degree has just been launched in the Cook Islands, with the first cohort of 20 students due to start next week.
Covid numbers continue to drop
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Covid-19 daily numbers have dropped significantly in Rarotonga and Aitutaki, leading Prime Minister Mark Brown to declare the pandemic all but over in those islands.
Community spread of Covid-19 slowing down
Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Covid-19 daily numbers have slowed down dramatically in the Pa Enua, but Te Marae Ora is still making precautions in the event of a resurgence.
Specialist service to resume at Rarotonga Hospital
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
After many years with limited hearing, Atiu resident Jude Isaia is rapt with her new hearing aid.
Masks come off in Raro
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The legal requirement to wear masks has now been officially lifted in Rarotonga, with Prime Minister Mark Brown urging businesses to relax their restrictions.
Covid-19 stats better than NZ’s
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands Covid-19 deaths and hospitalisations are significantly better than New Zealand, epidemiologist Dr Michael Baker says the biggest factor for the difference likely comes down measurement.
Combatting NCDs in 10 minutes
Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Stakeholders in the community have come together to tackle the long-running problem of non-communicable diseases that has affected Cook Islanders for many years.
