Health
Chlorinating our water supply, yes or no?
Monday 17 June 2019 | Published in Health
At the Te Ipukarea Society meeting, nearly everybody present was against the use of chlorine to disinfect Rarotonga water. Some of the reasons given were: 1. Many people have been drinking the tap water for years, and have not had any health issues. Admittedly, these people may have developed some natural immunity to the bugs, but surely that is a good thing?
Health plans traditional medicine use
Thursday 13 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Health secretary Dr Josephine Herman said the general consensus is that it is a good idea for the ministry to be working alongside traditional medicine practitioners.
Health sets out plans for new funds
Wednesday 12 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A new high-tech CT scanner could save lives by allowing doctors to quickly diagnose patients’ illness and injuries in Rarotonga.
Cash-strapped officers use icecream tubs as mozzy traps
Wednesday 12 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
International experts on mosquitoes brought in to train Cook Island health protection officers, as dengue outbreak escalates.
Obesity treatment at zero cost
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Ten Cook Islanders will undergo a newer type of weight-loss procedure called the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty in Rarotonga, free of charge, next month.
'World No Tobacco Day' is today
Friday 31 May 2019 | Published in Health
‘World No Tobacco Day’ is celebrated every year on the 31st May.
Focus on Food
Wednesday 22 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Representatives from various private sectors attended the “Development of National Food Safety Indicators with a One Health Approach” workshop coordinated by the Ministry of Health last Tuesday at the Crown Beach Resort.
Nursing school under review
Friday 17 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The future of the School of Nursing in Rarotonga is being reviewed and a report on this is yet to be received, says the head of school of nursing.
Paediatric service delivery improves
Thursday 16 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
A paediatric team who has been visiting Rarotonga for the last five years believe that the hospital paediatric staff members have improved in their service delivery.
Free clinic for the elderly
Saturday 11 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Nobody should be left out of health services, says Nurses Association president Ngatamariki Manea.
Nurses visit special centres today
Wednesday 8 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
As part of the celebrations for International Nurses Week nurses are providing free health screening to those with special needs at Are Pa Metua, the Creative Centre and the Te Kainga O Pa Taunga today.
Nurses a voice to lead health for all
Monday 6 May 2019 | Published in Health
Nurses in the Cook Islands will mark International Nurses Day this week byb celebrating their achievements, remembering their pioneers, and recognising nurses all over the world.
Road mishaps continue to burden health system
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Published in Health
Over the Easter holidays the Ministry of Health received two cases of motorcycle crash-related hospital admissions involving young people, one of whom was referred from Aitutaki. Both incidents were associated with alcohol.
Cooks 'safe' from measles
Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The high level of immunisation in Cook Islands is likely to have prevented an outbreak of measles, which is plaguing New Zealand at the moment.
Dental students complete training
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Three German dental students who were recently in the country will return home after completing their practical work last week.
Pharmacy wins best in blue
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
The CITC Pharmacy staff earned the prize of morning tea for the best dressed team in blue for the Autism Awareness day held earlier this month.
Programme to control mosquitoes
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The Ministry for Health has secured a vector control expert to assist the Cook Islands in controlling dengue spreading mosquitoes.
Dengue cases rise to 10
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Ten dengue cases have been confirmed by the Ministry of Health and there are another five probable cases are yet to be diagnosed.
Tackling NCDs on awareness day
Thursday 7 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
A large crowd of more than 100 people attended the launch of the Ministry of Health (MOH) Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Day yesterday morning.
NCD awareness day tomorrow
Tuesday 5 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Forty per cent of the Cook Island’s population was affected by Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) last year.