Health
New mammogram machine by end of this year: Williams
Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
A mammogram machine is expected to be in place by the end of this year, says Bob Williams, Secretary of Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
Saturday 7 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Health, National, Weekend
The incidence rate of newly diagnosed mental health cases in the Cook Islands between 2021 and 2023 is nearly five per 1000 population, but a non-governmental organisation claims there are more cases than officially reported.
Wrecked vehicles pose challenge for Tutaka campaign, says Williams
Thursday 5 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health has noted that old vehicles continue to be a challenge during home inspections for the Tutaka campaign around Rarotonga.
Fish poisoning cases decline in Cook Islands: Health Ministry
Thursday 5 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Fish poisoning cases are declining after recording 52 cases in 2021, according to the recently released Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health National Health Information Bulletin.
NCDs plague nearly half of Cook Islands residents
Wednesday 4 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Nearly half of Cook Islands residents have non-communicable diseases (NCDs), according to the Ministry of Health’s National-Health-Information-Bulletin-2021-2023 report on NCDs.
STI cases on the rise
Monday 2 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
The top five laboratory-confirmed cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the Cook Islands in the last 10 years are chlamydia, candidiasis, gonorrhoea, syphilis and hepatitis B.
Dr Nio honoured for dental excellence
Thursday 29 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Health, In Depth, National
A proud dentist from Tai-Ote-Papa on the island of Pukapuka, Dr Kirianu ‘Dash’ Nio, has made history by becoming the first Cook Islander and the eighth in the Pacific region to be recognised as a Fellow of The International College of Dentists (ICD).
Alcohol-related crashes claim 25 lives between 2014 and 2023
Thursday 29 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Health, Local, National
Twenty-five people lost their lives in alcohol-related crashes in the Cook Islands in the last 10 years, according to a recently released Te Marae Ora’s (TMO) 2021-2023 National Health Bulletin report.
Patient referrals on the rise
Wednesday 28 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Health, National, New Zealand, Regional
There has been a steady increase in patient referrals, primarily due to rising healthcare needs and the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases, according to a Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health report.
TMO issues travel advisory amid global mpox outbreak
Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has issued a travel advisory for residents travelling to African countries affected by mpox outbreak, while assuring the public that the risk to the Cook Islands remains low.
Families left high and dry as water crisis deepens
Tuesday 20 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National
Rarotonga is facing a growing water crisis as a result of intermittent showers for nearly a month.
Significant drop in mosquito breeding sites, finds Tutaka
Thursday 15 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health’s Tutaka campaign has made significant progress in reducing the mosquito and pest breeding sites with the coordinator reporting that the nation remains safe from mosquito and pest-related diseases.
Public Health investigates online vape black market
Thursday 15 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, Local, National
Cook Islands Public Health is investigating possible ‘online black market’ activity following the discovery of three social media accounts selling banned vapes locally
Journey of Pacific Mothers comes to Rarotonga screen
Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features, Health, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
A locally shot documentary feature film exploring the importance of women’s birthing choices through the stories of Pacific mothers reclaiming indigenous practices premieres in Rarotonga tomorrow.
Health services to resume at Tupapa Clinic, timeline to be confirmed
Thursday 8 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health and the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) will be working closely to determine the timeline for health services to resume at the Tupapa Primary Care and Outpatient Clinic.
Cancer survivor and advocate honoured as Woman of the Month
Friday 2 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Health, Local, National, Weekend
Myra Tatakura is a warrior, a true inspiration and a shining example of courage, resilience and compassion. As a breast cancer survivor, she has faced immense challenges with steadfast strength, battling the disease with determination and never losing sight of her faith in the Lord.
Water petition faces Parliament test
Friday 2 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, Health, Local, National
The ‘Keep Our Water Free’ petition will be the first test under Parliament’s new Standing Orders, as previous petitions failed to progress beyond the tabling stage.
Vape ban comes into effect
Thursday 1 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Any unsold vape, imitation tobacco or e-cigarette products must be removed from shelves from today and can no longer be sold to anyone as the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 2024 comes into effect.
Local companies donate crutches to Rarotonga Hospital
Thursday 1 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
In a generous show of support for the Rarotonga Hospital and its patients, local companies Landholdings Ltd and Ocean Fresh Ltd have donated 100 pairs of crutches to aid in the recovery and rehabilitation of the hospital’s patients.
PM defends water tariffs as petition with 3407 signatures delivered to Parliament
Thursday 1 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, Health, Local, National
As a “Keep Our Water Free” petition with 3407 signatures was handed to the Clerk of Parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Mark Brown reiterated that “there is no way you can have water delivered to your house without some sort of cost involved”.
