Health
Church to reconsider decision on unvaxed
Wednesday 5 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
A special meeting will be held for the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Ekalesia this Sunday morning, to discuss if unvaccinated members will be seated outside or inside the church when the borders reopen on January 13.
Man denies multiple MIQ breach charges
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
A man has denied breaching managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) on Rarotonga.
'Superb effort': Over 5000 people receive Covid-19 booster jab
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Since last Friday, and as at 6pm last night, Te Marae Ora vaccination team had administered a total of 5501 vaccination doses.
Personal Protective Equipment to combat dengue
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora’s Public Health department are pleased to have received gear to assist the combat of dengue next year.
Omicron threat: Govt keeping close eye on new Covid variant
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands is keeping a close watch on developments around the new Covid-19 variant after New Zealand implemented a ‘suite of precautionary measures’ including delaying their border reopening plans in a bid to bolster their defences against Omicron.
Rarotonga doctor obtains new skills
Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Health, National
Rarotonga-based doctor Nini Wynn has become the second Pacific-Islands physician to complete a postgraduate diploma in Rural and Provincial Hospital Practice from the University of Otago.
Record turnout for booster shots
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
A record number of doses were administered on day one of the rollout for the booster Covid-19 vaccinations at the Rarotonga Hospital yesterday.
Covid-19 safety products donated
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Twenty-three packages of cleaning products, gloves, masks and other housework essentials have been donated to vulnerable and persons with disabilities organisations and Family Welfare clinics on Rarotonga.
Society receives $22k from United Nations for support
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Health, National
Te Ipukarea Society has received a grant of $22,000 from the United Nations in the Pacific to help support women living in the Cook Islands who struggle with period poverty.
Strengthen our health system
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
Dear Editor, our healthcare is not prepared for 100 cases of Covid, let alone 10.
Rollout of Covid-19 booster shots start today
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The Covid-19 booster rollout kicks off today from 8am to 6pm, with the people of Nikao first up. Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health asks people to meet at Social Centre for their shots.
Fitness group’s run-a-thon raises over $3000
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
A fun run-a-thon event on Saturday organised by the TMS Fitness Club has raised a total of $3153.30 which was donated to the Rotaract Rarotonga Club.
Vaxed or unvaxed that is the question
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Government agencies and ministries have been told to have a Covid-19 policy in place for staff and clients while health and safety officers are to be mandated in an effort to undertake responsibilities on behalf of the agency, ministry or business they represent.
Booster shots to start next week
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
The rollout for the third or ‘booster’ dose of the Pfizer vaccine for protection against Covid-19 and its new variants will start on Friday next week, December 17.
Ministry of Justice makes Christmas wishes comes true
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Christmas carols and cheer from the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) staff brightened the Creative Centre on Monday afternoon.
Autism Cook Islands ends ‘busiest year’ with wrap-up party
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
Autism Cook Islands (ACI) had their final event of the year, their Christmas wrap-up party held at the Pacific Resort on Sunday.
Government eyeing Covid-19 property for infected tourists
Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The Government is eyeing out a designated property for tourists who get Covid-19 which will mean resort owners won’t have to house infected people.
Celebrating all things pilates
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
Celebrating 11 years of bringing pilates to Rarotonga, instructor Brynn Acheson-Nooroa shared the benefits of the foundational exercise and how she aims to further its reach to benefit more people around the island.
MP raises health concerns
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Health-related questions were raised in Parliament by the Opposition Democratic Party MP Nooroa Baker in anticipation of the border reopening on January 13, 2022.
Men encouraged to speak
Wednesday 1 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
An overwhelming number of people an evening in celebration of Men's Health Month.
