Health
Local youth among world’s heaviest, study finds
Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
An international study paints a stark picture for youth in the Cook Islands, who are found to be among the most overweight in the world.
Supporting the drive for men’s health
Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands Prostate Cancer Foundation has received a timely boost in their drive for men’s health in Rarotonga.
‘Failing and outdated’ public health laws need a makeover, health secretary says.
Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
Public health laws are critical to the physical, mental, social and economic wellbeing of individuals and the community and the Public Health Act 2004 just doesn’t cut it, says Health Secretary Dr Josephine Aumea Herman.
Dengue fever defeated
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
With no confirmed cases since early September, Te Marae Ora health ministry has officially declared that the dengue outbreak in the Cook Islands is over.
New Health ministry vehicle to support outreach efforts
Friday 6 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
A vehicle to support Te Marae Ora’s HIV/Tuberculosis (TB) programme has been purchased through the help of the United Nations Development Programme and Global Fund. Health secretary Dr Aumea Herman said: “We are very grateful and will definitely ensure the vehicle is used for programme implementation and movement, including other programmes as appropriate.” Dr Herman […]
Community Covid in NZ draws local concern
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Traditional leaders are calling for the reinstatement of supervised quarantine on arrival following two new Covid-19 community cases in New Zealand.
Supporting families who need medication
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
New Zealand-based RaroGo has evolved into a one stop shop service of procuring and processing items to be airfreighted back to Rarotonga, says managing director Maire Browne.
Dengue in Pa Enua controlled
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Five recent dengue cases on Pukapuka resulted in a massive community clean-up effort to eradicate the mosquito-borne disease.
Government ‘lacking in logic’
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
Thirty passengers who arrived on yesterday’s flight will be the first since mid-August not required to undergo supervised quarantine, but some including Opposition Health spokesperson Sel Napa are concerned.
Supervised quarantine requirement lifted
Friday 30 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands residents arriving from Auckland this afternoon will not be required to undergo supervised quarantine.
Health concerns for local men
Thursday 29 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Heart disease and diabetes are the top illnesses among Cook Islands men, caused by an unhealthy lifestyle.
Living each day like there’s no tomorrow
Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Resilience and optimism illuminate brightly from Ura Tangaroa, a spirited warrior and survivor of stage four breast cancer.
Don’t be akama, it could save your life
Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
No one wants to be poked around their sacred body parts and made to feel uncomfortable.
Another breach, quarantine on arrival extended
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Passengers returning to Rarotonga this Friday will be required to undergo supervised quarantine, while another quarantine breach is reported to Te Marae Ora.
To Tatou Vai and Te Marae Ora team up
Monday 19 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
For the last two months, Te Marae Ora health ministry and To Tatou Vai have been working together to conduct joint water quality tests around the island.
She's a survivor
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Myra Tatakura is a warrior, a vibrant, spirited no holds barred kind of a woman and a survivor of breast cancer and open-heart surgery.
Quarantine decision rests on Covid-19 situation in NZ: PM
Saturday 10 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Supervised quarantine requirement for incoming passengers to Rarotonga will only be lifted on October 23 if there are no Covid-19 community transmission cases in New Zealand.
Govt to decide on quarantine measures
Friday 9 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Cook Islands Prime Minister hopes for New Zealand travel bubble within weeks, RNZ reports.
Vision for health of the people
Wednesday 23 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Three more health clinics have been formally established through Te Marae Ora - Ministry of Health.
'Be kind – That's who we are'
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
You can always expect a big hug from George George when you see him, it’s part of Cook Islands culture and it’s who he is. But a simple hug cost George and his family their freedom for two weeks. Katrina Tanirau talked to George on his first day out of supervised quarantine.
