Health
Steps to ban ‘highly toxic’ pesticides
Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, National
The Pesticides Board will start registration of all pesticides imported into the Cook Islands by both commercial and non-commercial entities.
Leaders walking the talk to promote healthy lifestyles
Wednesday 2 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Over 100 people joined the 6.30am start of the Leaders Walk for Life campaign with Hugh Graham yesterday.
‘NZ extra protection for Cooks’
Monday 30 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
A potential travel bubble between New Zealand and the Cook Islands is “still being worked through”, says New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who offered no timeline for the implementation of quarantine-free travel between the two countries on Sunday.
Face masks included in Covid-19 law
Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
The country’s ongoing response to Covid-19 was front and centre at the last Parliament sitting for the year.
Committing to the Cook Islands Promise
Monday 23 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation are encouraging people join them in making “your Cook Islands Promise”.
New community case in NZ, Cook Islands alert level unchanged
Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
There will be no change to Cook Islands’ alert level or border settings at this stage, despite a new Covid-19 community case in New Zealand connected to what has been called the November quarantine cluster.
False alarm: PM clarifies returnees won’t require quarantine on arrival
Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
Supervised quarantine will not be reinstated for passengers arriving on today’s flight following confirmation that the first Covid-19 case in Samoa was not a New Zealand case of community transmission.
PM Brown says keep moving and eat sensibly
Thursday 19 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the biggest killers of our people, according to Prime Minister Mark Brown. He wants to encourage everyone to work together and put their efforts into combating NCDs. “We’ve had 67 people pass away from January to October, and 50 of those deaths were from NCDs,” Brown said. “For men there are […]
Changing the face of men’s health: Growing ‘mos’ to save bros
Thursday 19 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
A significant increase in the number of men getting their health checked is a positive sign they are taking seriously the men’s health campaign message – “Get yourself checked”. George George, a driver of the “Movember” movement, says Dr Rangiau Fariu is striving to keep up with the appointments. “It is good to see and […]
Covid-19 tests on low supply
Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
Health officials say a global shortage of Covid-19 testing equipment has affected their ability to receive new supplies, but a new testing lab slated for completion in the next few months will improve capabilities.
Businesses on board with CookSafe
Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Business people around Rarotonga are urged to contact the Private Sector Taskforce CookSafe team if they are having issues with their CookSafe contact-tracing system scanner.
Health praises returnees for their honesty
Tuesday 17 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora health ministry has publicly thanked the two returnees who have been placed in quarantine after last Friday's flight for their honesty.
Returnee in quarantine cops ‘unwanted criticism’
Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
A parent of one of the returnees who has been put in quarantine is disappointed with Te Marae Ora health ministry’s public response on the matter.
‘Be in charge of your health’- Free checkups coincide with World Diabetes Day
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
There are 1600 diabetic patients, mainly adults, in the Cook Islands, says Te Marae Ora health ministry.
Health boss ‘resigns’
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
Concerns raised over sudden resignation of Secretary of Health amid Covid-19 crisis.
Three arrivals from Friday's flight placed in quarantine
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
The placing of three arrivals in supervised quarantine on Friday has prompted the Opposition to renew its calls for mandatory supervised quarantine for all incoming international visitors.
Health secretary resigns, will vacate position in February 2021
Friday 13 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health Secretary Dr Josephine Aumea Herman has tendered her resignation.
Hospital death referred to coroner
Friday 13 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
The ingestion of Epsom salt as an alternative medicine are being looked at as the potential cause of death of a Rarotonga man, who recently returned from Auckland.
Cook Islander receives $300k grant to lead study on psychology
Friday 13 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Auckland-born Cook Islander and university lecturer, Dr Sam Manuela has been given funding for research into Pacific psychology.
New community Covid-19 cases in NZ lead to travel bubble uncertainty
Thursday 12 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
Both governments are monitoring two new community Covid-19 cases in NZ that could affect talks on a travel bubble.
