Health
Virus hits Australia, Cooks get ready
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health
The first Australian case of Wuhan coronavirus has been confirmed, with a man being held under isolation in a Melbourne hospital.
Expat leaders back jab
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Two expat communities are urging their country men and women to take part in the Ministry of Health’s MMR vaccination programme.
'It's only fair': Overseas workers must prove they are vaccinated
Friday 24 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Overseas workers must ensure they can prove they’re immunised against measles, or their work permits may not be renewed.
Airport is alert for new virus
Thursday 23 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the outbreak of a fast-spreading Chinese super-virus.
Weather hinders mosquito spraying
Monday 20 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Spraying to protect school children from dengue hindered due to weather.
Stool sample 'not quite necessary'
Wednesday 15 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Chefs association wants food vendors to be educated and possibly certified in a graded system.
Government to review poop tax
Saturday 11 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Food stallholders reacted with expressions of colourful profanity at the new stool culture requirement required by health officials to get a food handling licence.
Food workers must provide faeces sample
Friday 10 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Fury at health department’s ‘pointless’ demand for sample – as well as a $120 fee.
Dengue bites back again in New Year
Thursday 9 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Two probable cases of dengue were recorded in the first week of 2020, bringing the total number to 128 since the outbreak began a year ago.
Chemicals claim wrong: Henderson
Tuesday 24 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Anti-chlorine group and government are at odds over alleged stream pollution.
Cook Is pledge $50k to Samoa
Thursday 12 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Government has committed $50,000 and asking Cook Islands for donations to help Samoa fight its devastating measles outbreak.
Filling a gap in Pa Enua
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
When Sinano Vaeau accepted her diploma this month, she was part of the first cohort of dental therapists to graduate in Cook Islands.
Health urges visitors to get measles jabs
Wednesday 4 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The Health ministry has taken precaution at the Rarotonga international airport against travellers arriving with measles symptoms.
Nurses for shortages
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Forty nurses and dental therapists graduated yesterday as Cook Islands battles to address a shortage in medical staff.
Mental health programme receives praise
Wednesday 27 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Efforts to raise awareness on mental health issues in the Cook Islands has been praised.
Mobile health bus parked up, out of action
Saturday 23 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
A $170,000 hi-tech mobile health bus gifted to the people of the Cook Islands has been parked up for a couple of months, waiting for its air-conditioning to be fixed.
Dengue spread through sex possible
Monday 18 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A unique case of dengue fever being transmitted through sex, has been confirmed in Spain, leaving health authorities baffled.
Doctors a sight for sore eyes
Saturday 16 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
After mounting concern about the standard of medical care on the outer islands, Cook Islands’ flying doctors held their first Kaveinga Ora clinics this week on Manihiki and Pukapuka.
Measles fears: Baby girl quarantined
Friday 15 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health isolates a family at home, after their 3-month-old child is exposed to measles.
Alcohol's real impact
Monday 11 November 2019 | Published in Health
After two or three drinks, studies show motorists are less safe on the road – but also, that their judgement is so impaired they think they can have another drink or two then get on their bike and ride home.