Health
Dengue-like symptoms prompt fears of mosquito-borne illness
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Ministry of Health is resuming mosquito block spraying programme following reports of people presenting with dengue-like symptoms in Rarotonga.
Government responds to latest community Covid case in NZ
Monday 25 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Following a confirmed community Covid-19 case in Northland New Zealand, Te Marae Ora is keeping in daily contact with the New Zealand Ministry of Health and will implement further measures as required if the situation changes.
Hospital Covid ward ready for activation
Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
Protective gear is in stock, staff have been trained, and renovations are complete at a specially-equipped and segregated ward at Rarotonga Hospital, where severely ill patients will be treated should coronavirus arrive in the Cook Islands.
Local Covid tracing app to be ‘similar’ to NZ
Friday 22 January 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Government says an additional application to enhance the country’s Covid-19 contact tracing system will be implemented by the end of March.
Battle brews over one-way travel bubble arrangement
Wednesday 20 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has come out swinging over what he says are misleading comments from Opposition leader Tina Pupuke Browne reported in Monday’s Cook Islands News
Call for resumption of regular Covid meeting with Rarotonga's Punas
Wednesday 20 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands government has been able to demonstrate to their New Zealand counterparts confidence of the work done to approve the one-way free quarantine starting today, says the acting Secretary of Health.
Rapid Covid testing ‘by end of Feb’
Wednesday 20 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
The establishment of rapid Covid-19 testing, seen as a vital requirement for any potential easing of travel restrictions, will not be ready until the end of February, the health ministry says.
Opposition calls on Government to Boost Covid-19 tracing ability
Monday 18 January 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
The Opposition Democratic Party has welcomed quarantine free travel into New Zealand but is calling on government not to rush into two-way travel bubble.
Tips to beat the heat
Wednesday 13 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
With the Cook Islands potentially facing one of the hottest summers on record, health officials are advising residents to take precaution and be alert for the tell-tale signs excessive heat exposure.
Cook Islanders in NZ at greater risk of hospitalisation for Covid-19
Saturday 9 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
Another community outbreak of coronavirus in New Zealand could be devastating for New Zealand Maori and Pacific people including more than 80,000 Cook Islanders, a recently released research paper by Te Punaha Matatini researchers has shown.
Choosing a healthier lifestyle
Friday 8 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
This year has been declared the ‘International Year of Fruits and Vegetables’ by the United Nations General Assembly.
‘New Covid strain, no problem’
Thursday 7 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands authorities remain adamant that the risk of Cook Islanders traveling to New Zealand contracting coronavirus is low, despite a new variant of the virus, known as B.1.1.7 that has forced the UK into its third lockdown, arriving in New Zealand.
Public Service Commissioner clarifies Health appointment
Wednesday 6 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
The Public Service Commissioner will finalise the top Health Ministry role by the end of this month
Health secretary appointment questioned
Tuesday 29 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Former police officer Bob Williams has been appointed the acting Secretary of Health while the hunt for a permanent head of ministry continues.
Local doctors recognised
Tuesday 29 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
Four Rarotonga doctors have completed their postgraduate training programme run in partnership with New Zealand.
Positive Movember campaign for men’s health
Saturday 26 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
After a successful Movember campaign last month, organiser George George thanked those who assisted with the promotion of more awareness about men’s health.
‘World’s best hope’ 2021
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands Government is urging the community to adhere to hygiene and other precautionary measures until a Covid-19 vaccine is made available next year.
Quarantine free travel with NZ by end of March, 2021
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy, Health, National
New Zealand is working at pace to implement quarantine-free travel for Cook Islanders travelling to NZ as the first step in a phased approach to two-way quarantine free travel between the two nations.
Sex education for young inmates
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Health, National
Young inmates who were part of a sex education programme with the Cook Islands Family Welfare Association (CIFWA) Youth peer Educators completed their training yesterday.
Two HIV cases living in Cooks
Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Chlamydia continues to be the most common sexually transmitted infection in Cook Islands followed by gonorrhoea and syphilis.
