Saturday 13 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, National
Government is committed to reducing the number of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country, with a focus on educating children and implementing healthy lifestyle initiatives within the Ministry of Health.
Friday 12 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The old asbestos roofing at the Tupapa Primary Care and Outpatient Clinic has been fully removed, and its new roof has been installed.
Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, Local, National
The annual Cook Islands health conference kicked off yesterday with the World Health Organization’s new regional director attending and a focus on oral health, non-communicable diseases and strengthening the health workforce.
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Te Marae Ora/Ministry of Health’s Public Health team is looking into a case of alleged food poisoning that occurred over the weekend.
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National
Natura Kuki Airani, the Cook Islands organics movement, is holding a meeting with the Ministry of Agriculture this Friday to raise their concerns about the incoming water tariffs.
Tuesday 9 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Features, Go Local, Health, Local, National
It was all pink dazzling everywhere at the Tamarind House on Sunday as the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) gathered with its supporters to commence the long celebration of the foundation’s 20 years of existence in the country.
Tuesday 9 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora/Ministry of Health will receive a funding of $24 million from the Green Climate Fund that will go towards improving health facilities in Rarotonga and the Pa Enua.
Monday 8 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
About 100 people are expected to attend the 23rd Cook Islands Annual Health Conference in Rarotonga this week. The conference to be held from July 10-12 will focus on oral health with the theme “My Health My Life- Connecting mouth to body”.
Monday 8 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Health, Local, National
The deep-rooted attitudes and cultural norms in the Cook Islands society lead some men to believe they have the right to control women and girls, demanding obedience even in marriage, says a local non-government organisation counselling service.
Saturday 6 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local, Health, Local, National, Weekend
They say it takes a community to raise a child, and for new Te Punanga Ora’anga Matutu’s (TePOM) coordinator Rick Currie, it is quite simple; it will take a community to help reduce domestic violence and the issues surrounding it, especially for men.
Wednesday 3 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National, Tourism
Cook Islanders and visitors can now bring in medicinal cannabis into the country from New Zealand and Australia provided they meet certain requirements, says Te Marae Ora (TMO), Ministry for Health.
Tuesday 2 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Police have confirmed that a visitor who died on Sunday likely drowned, possibly due to underlying medical conditions.
Tuesday 2 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National, Tourism
Cook Islands recorded a new HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) case this year, bringing the total to two in the past five years, and health officials are investigating the origin of the infection.
Monday 1 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Health, Local, National
The ban on e-cigarettes comprising of vapes has now been extended to August 1, 2024, to give businesses more time to sell off their existing stock.
Friday 28 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Health, Local, National, New Zealand, Regional
The Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation is hosting a fundraising event next weekend in a bid to help local women with breast cancer detection.
Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Being nominated to receive the King’s Honours Award in the coming year is a recognition of nurses in the Cook Islands, says director of Te Kainga O Pa Taunga, Mereana Taikoko
Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Livestock deworming is the most requested assistance made to the Ministry of Agriculture from livestock farmers and so far, over 120 pigs and goats have been dewormed in Rarotonga.
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
A breast cancer survivor believes there is a lack of breast cancer awareness in the Cook Islands and says it’s a topic that must be talked about.
Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
A regulation on sea burials is in the works with discussions set to be held to determine the specifics of what the regulation will entail.
Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editor's Pick, Health, Local, National
The sale of e-cigarettes, including vapes, is expected to be banned by July 1, 2024, the proposed commencement date of the new Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 2024.