Health

TB cases detected

Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editor's Pick, Health, National

Cook Islands confirmed one new tuberculosis (TB) case after four cases were reported in 2023, with all but one from last year completing treatment.

Editor's Pick


Skin cancer most common, 13 cancer cases recorded in Cook Islands in first quarter

Tuesday 28 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands recorded 13 cancer cases in the first quarter of 2024, with skin cancer being the most common.

Health


Government invests $400,000 in Tupapa Clinic asbestos removal

Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National

The asbestos removal project for the Tupapa Clinic will cost $400,000 and is expected to be completed by August of this year.

Environment


NZ tourist dies on snorkelling tour, Police investigate

Wednesday 22 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, New Zealand, Regional, Tourism

A 49-year-old woman from New Zealand has been confirmed dead after being transported in an ambulance from the Avaavaroa Passage in Vaimaanga yesterday.

Health


Firefighter conquers Sky Tower Challenge for second time!

Monday 20 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National

Volunteer firefighter Tahiti Isaaka has triumphantly “nailed” her second attempt at Firefighters Sky Tower Challenge 2024 in Aotearoa New Zealand on Friday (Cook Islands time) to raise funds for blood cancer.

Health


Cook Islands passes Health Bill to improve health outcomes

Saturday 18 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Parliament

The Cook Islands Public Health Bill 2024 that aims to protect and promote the health of all people of the Cook Islands by reducing the incidence of disease and ill-health was passed on Thursday.

Health


Cook Islands bans vapes, raises smoking age to 21

Friday 17 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Parliament

Cook Islands Parliament passed a bill banning imitation tobacco products like e-cigarettes and raising the smoking age to 21.

Health


Tupapa Health Care services to ‘temporarily’ relocate due to asbestos removal

Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health says there will be a temporary relocation of Tupapa Health Care services from Monday, May 13, due to a project with Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).

Health


Community support key to fulfilling Red Cross mandate

Thursday 9 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National

Upholding humanity in the face of adversity is one of the key messages of World Red Cross Red Crescent Day which was observed yesterday, as they confront a world inundated by conflict, disasters, and unprecedented challenges.

Health


Tobacco Bill requires permits, new age limit and bans promotion

Thursday 9 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

The proposed Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill 2024 would require businesses currently importing and selling tobacco to reapply for a permit.

Health


Nui programme celebrates a year of success, next free course starts tomorrow

Tuesday 7 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National

Nui programme celebrates a year of success, next free course starts tomorrow.

Health


New Zealand family devastated by teenager’s sudden death

Tuesday 7 May 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Health, Local, National, New Zealand, Regional, Tourism

A teenager from New Zealand tragically died in his sleep during a family vacation in Rarotonga, leaving his family heartbroken and seeking support for repatriation costs.

BREAKING NEWS


Volunteer firefighter to tackle Sky Tower for friend battling cancer

Monday 6 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National

Dedicated Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade member Tahiti Isaaka is participating in the Firefighters Sky Tower Challenge 2024 in Aotearoa New Zealand this month to raise funds for blood cancer.

Health


New mammogram machine still in its procurement discussion stage: Williams

Monday 6 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health says the new mammogram machine to replace the outdated one is still in it procurement discussion stage.

Health


Cook Islands vape ban threatens livelihoods, says business owner

Saturday 4 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

A small business supplier of imitation tobacco products including vape is calling on Te Marae Ora Ministry for Health to consider reviewing the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill 2024.

Health


High hopes for chronic patients

Saturday 4 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

The law legalising medicinal cannabis is set to come into effect this month, requiring patients to have prescriptions and drugs to be imported from New Zealand or Australia.

Health


Proposed vaping ban: $1 million fine for businesses breaching ban

Friday 3 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Parliament

A proposed ban on all imitation tobacco products, including vape/e-cigarettes, is included in the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill 2024 which will be tabled in Parliament this month.

Health


TMO steps up dengue defence following outbreak in Samoa

Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands is taking preventative measures to protect the country from dengue fever by fumigating incoming vessels from Pacific Island countries battling with an outbreak.

Health


Vaping among children prompts proposal to raise smoking age

Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National

Ministry of Health proposes to raise the smoking age from 18 to 21 and implement new measures on imitation tobacco products like vape and e-cigarettes to reduce smoking rates in the country.

Health


Public invited to discuss Health Bill, medicinal cannabis access

Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO) Health Secretary Bob Williams says it is important for the public to know and understand the Public Health Bill, set for public discussions starting today.

Health


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