Health
Health officials confirm spread of dengue in Pa Enua
Thursday 6 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Health ministry Te Marae Ora is on high alert after confirming the tentative diagnosis of dengue fever cases on Pukapuka and Aitutaki – despite extensive attempts to protect the outer islands from the mosquito-borne disease.
Te Marae Ora reports on 'probable' dengue case for Pukapuka
Wednesday 5 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Pukapuka locals are being vigilant to ensure they have no dengue cases, says the Island Administration, and insists a reported case was a false alarm.
Contact tracing protects health and privacy
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
CookSafe card is voluntary, a chance to help ‘keep our little paradise safe’.
More doctors, nurses, hospital beds, but Economy needs shot in the arm
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The health system is as prepared as it will ever be for the borders to reopen. Now, it’s the faltering economy that poses the greater risk.
Covid visit? Health secretary says 'there's good chance it might have'
Thursday 30 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Cook Islands remains one of the few places without a coronavirus case, but Health ministry says the virus could have been here.
Brave fight by teacher with listeria
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
As a much-loved teacher begins a slow recovery, new listeria cases in NZ spark concern.
Schools wash their hands of Covid
Friday 24 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Schools have been provided with hand towels, face tissues, cleaning products, hand sanitisers and more, as the country works to stave off Covid-19.
Tracing other infectious diseases
Tuesday 21 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The CookSafe app will not only be used to trace Covid, but also other infectious diseases.
Complaint filed against Govt
Monday 20 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Government says lobby group’s complaint misleading and disappointing.
Leading the battle against Covid-19
Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Swift and decisive action was required when it became apparent Covid-19 was a global pandemic unlike any the world had ever seen in recent history.
New radio training to reach 5000 health staff
Monday 13 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
With most Pacific countries’ borders closed to the world, health experts have launched a brave new radio show to help train doctors and nurses for Covid-19 and much more.
Govt mulls over two contact-tracing apps
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
There are new delays to critical contract-tracing capacity, as Cabinet decides between two apps.
Help needed for Covid contact-tracing
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
More volunteers, both individuals and businesses, are needed for the CookSafe contact tracing pilot. Katrina Tanirau reports.
Pushing back at the stigma around our mental illness
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
SPEAK UP: Brad Rakoia shares the journey through anxiety and depression that inspired his PushUp SpeakUp campaign.
Covid-free Cooks travellers at risk in NZ quarantine
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
An unhappy Brett Davis boarded a flight to New Zealand yesterday, concerned the New Zealand government would place him in a high-risk Covid quarantine camp.
Keeping track of Covid
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
With no vaccine available for coronavirus, it’s vital Cook Islands remain vigilant as the country prepares to reopen to the outside world.
Young dad: 'It's OK to not be OK'
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health
A new podcast will talk openly with people about their mental health struggles.
Chlorine petition rejected
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The petition opposing chlorine in Rarotonga’s drinking water was dismissed in Parliament yesterday.
'Someone had stuffed up'
Wednesday 17 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Cook Islands borders will still open for over 200 returning Cook Islanders and work permits holders this Friday despite two new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand.
Hospital care for mentally ill
Monday 15 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health
A long-awaited mental health unit is being built at Rarotonga Hospital.
