Health
Tairea at obesity health meet
Thursday 21 February 2019 | Published in Health
Public health nutritionist Karen Tairea was part of the 17 Pacific Island countries meeting to address childhood obesity in the region.
Operation Namu to fight dengue
Thursday 21 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Four cases of dengue have been recently confirmed in Rarotonga. This follows the diagnosis of dengue three weeks ago in a visitor who arrived from French Polynesia.
Team monitors mosquito breeding grounds
Wednesday 13 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
With the recent heavy rain, the Ministry of Health has made an effort to increase surveillance activities on mosquito breeding places around the island.
Helping readers' sight with 840 pairs of glasses
Tuesday 12 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A Good Samaritan from Hawaii has secured about 840 pairs of reading glasses which will be given to people in need for free this Friday.
Fundraiser for Lotu
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Sadly, 9-year-old Lotu Vaevae Pare has been recently diagnosed with leukaemia.
Dengue virus courtesy of a nasty little biter
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Health
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus.
One dengue case on Raro
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The Health ministry has confirmed there is at least one case of dengue fever on Rarotonga.
Suicide prevention focus at seminar
Thursday 31 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
About 60 people attended a suicide prevention workshop based on the “Flo Talanoa” module, which is centered on regular interaction between the communities, at Sinai Hall on Tuesday.
Water-borne illnesses on decline
Wednesday 30 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Ministry of Health has witnessed a decline in the water-borne illnesses despite the recent heavy downpours which have increased the risk of water contamination on Rarotonga.
PTI has courts in its sights
Wednesday 30 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The Women’s Counselling Centre in Rarotonga has put its foot down and will review orders from the Cook Islands High Court in regards to domestic violence matters.
Four schools with water issues
Tuesday 29 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Water stations at four schools on Rarotonga have been marked with red labels because they supply contaminated water.
PTI calls on women
Monday 28 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Cook Islands Women's Counselling Centre, Punanga Tauturu Inc (PTI) is calling on women who are keen to be part of the executive committee to attend this year’s Annual General Meeting in March.
Plans for male group
Monday 28 January 2019 | Published in Health
Cook Islands Women’s Counselling Centre, Punanga Tauturu Inc (PTI) manager Rebeka Buchanan will be reviewing their male advocacy programme this year.
Chiropractor returns to island
Friday 25 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Qualified New Zealand chiropractor Dr Chad Esaiah has arrived back on Rarotonga for a brief stay.
$18,000 for cancer screening initiatives
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Ministry of Health will devote the funds received from a recent Bluesky texting promotion to cancer screening initiatives in the Cook Islands.
Airport's TB video to raise awareness
Friday 11 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
A tuberculosis awareness television programme screened at Rarotonga International Airport is an educational tool to raise awareness about the need for visitors to be mindful of the dangers of TB.
Clinic shelter in this year's Health budget
Thursday 10 January 2019 | Published in Health
The Ministry for Health is yet to secure funding to build a suitable shelter for Rarotonga’s mobile health clinic.
WHO guides definition of 'potable'
Thursday 3 January 2019 | Published in Health
"Potable water” is a term commonly used to describe water that is considered safe for human consumption whether through drinking, cooking or personal bathing. It has either been treated, cleaned, or filtered and meets established drinking water standards.
Hushed-up subjects come out in the open
Friday 7 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
As part of the series of activities organised under the 16 Days Activism to End Violence against Women, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Intaff) hosted a well-attended discussion panel at the USP on Wednesday.
Special day marked with song and dance
Wednesday 5 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Song and dance featured significantly in the International Day of Persons with Disabilities commemoration on Monday.