Health

Te Marae Ora health ministry warns of flesh-eating bacteria

Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands has not reported any cases of flesh-eating bacteria, but Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health is advising the public to practice good hygiene, clean wounds thoroughly, and keep them covered with clean, dry bandages until healed.

Health


BRO CHECK campaign: ‘Reach out, you’re not alone’

Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Recognising that young Cook Islands men are struggling with various issues, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health recently launched their “BRO CHECK #youmatter” awareness campaign.

Health


Tenants face water bill burden

Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Environment, Health, Local, National

Rarotonga rental tenants who do not have a water connection registered in their name will not be eligible for the government’s free water subsidy.

Economy


Commitment to providing quality primary care and oral health services

Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National

Visitors to the newly refurbished Te Puna Ora Tumanava complex – offering primary care and oral health services – will now experience top-class facilities prioritising health and safety.

Health

Williams: Tobacco Act fully compliant

Friday 20 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health says all registered businesses selling tobacco products have been compliant with the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 2024.

Health


New tariffs cause a splash: Free water allocation for residents, businesses face higher costs

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Environment, Health, Local, National

Residential users will receive 50,000 litres of water per month free under the final water tariff structure announced by To Tatou Vai and commencing October 1, 2024.

Economy


Over 500 trained in first aid

Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National

The World First Aid Day is observed on the second Saturday of September, today, to highlight the importance of first aid saving lives.

Health


Te Kainga encourages help for suicidal individuals

Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

“Changing the narrative on suicide” is the theme for this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day.

Health


New mammogram machine by end of this year: Williams

Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

A mammogram machine is expected to be in place by the end of this year, says Bob Williams, Secretary of Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.

Health


Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge

Saturday 7 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Health, National, Weekend

The incidence rate of newly diagnosed mental health cases in the Cook Islands between 2021 and 2023 is nearly five per 1000 population, but a non-governmental organisation claims there are more cases than officially reported.

Features


Wrecked vehicles pose challenge for Tutaka campaign, says Williams

Thursday 5 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health has noted that old vehicles continue to be a challenge during home inspections for the Tutaka campaign around Rarotonga.

Environment


Fish poisoning cases decline in Cook Islands: Health Ministry

Thursday 5 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Fish poisoning cases are declining after recording 52 cases in 2021, according to the recently released Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health National Health Information Bulletin.

Health


NCDs plague nearly half of Cook Islands residents

Wednesday 4 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Nearly half of Cook Islands residents have non-communicable diseases (NCDs), according to the Ministry of Health’s National-Health-Information-Bulletin-2021-2023 report on NCDs.

Health


STI cases on the rise

Monday 2 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

The top five laboratory-confirmed cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the Cook Islands in the last 10 years are chlamydia, candidiasis, gonorrhoea, syphilis and hepatitis B.

Health


Dr Nio honoured for dental excellence

Thursday 29 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Health, In Depth, National

A proud dentist from Tai-Ote-Papa on the island of Pukapuka, Dr Kirianu ‘Dash’ Nio, has made history by becoming the first Cook Islander and the eighth in the Pacific region to be recognised as a Fellow of The International College of Dentists (ICD).

Features


Alcohol-related crashes claim 25 lives between 2014 and 2023

Thursday 29 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Health, Local, National

Twenty-five people lost their lives in alcohol-related crashes in the Cook Islands in the last 10 years, according to a recently released Te Marae Ora’s (TMO) 2021-2023 National Health Bulletin report.

Crime


Patient referrals on the rise

Wednesday 28 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Health, National, New Zealand, Regional

There has been a steady increase in patient referrals, primarily due to rising healthcare needs and the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases, according to a Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health report.

Economy


TMO issues travel advisory amid global mpox outbreak

Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has issued a travel advisory for residents travelling to African countries affected by mpox outbreak, while assuring the public that the risk to the Cook Islands remains low.

Health


Families left high and dry as water crisis deepens

Tuesday 20 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National

Rarotonga is facing a growing water crisis as a result of intermittent showers for nearly a month.

Environment


Significant drop in mosquito breeding sites, finds Tutaka

Thursday 15 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health’s Tutaka campaign has made significant progress in reducing the mosquito and pest breeding sites with the coordinator reporting that the nation remains safe from mosquito and pest-related diseases.

Environment


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