Health
Cooks among TB-free nations
Monday 15 October 2018 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands is one of only eight countries in the world that did not have a reported case of tuberculosis (TB) last year.
Pacific nursing forum to open
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
More than 400 nurses will attend the 19th South Pacific Nurses Forum (SPCN) 2018 hosted by the Cook Islands Nurses Association (CINA) that opens on Monday.
Walk and talk to health
Wednesday 10 October 2018 | Published in Health
“These Boots are made for walking and that’s what the Cook Islanders are going to do, and one of these days these boots are going to walk all around you.”
Pacific moves to boost rights of young disabled
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Published in Health
Countries in Asia-Pacific region have committed to accelerate efforts to promote the rights of, and eliminate violence against, children and adolescents with disabilities.
Petition to clear Dr Williams' name
Friday 5 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A petition has started to clear the name of Dr Joe Williams, who has been fined by New Zealand Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal for mixing medicines he should not have and giving inappropriate dietary advice.
Dr Williams fined for mixing medicines
Thursday 4 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Doctor Joseph (Joe) Williams has been fined $10,000 and ordered to pay costs of $145,000 for mixing medicines he should not have, as well as giving inappropriate dietary advice.
Cook Islands to host regional nurses' forum
Monday 1 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The Cook Islands Nurses Association will be hosting the 19th South Pacific Nurses Forum (SPNF) at the National Auditorium next month.
More money for Health…
Friday 21 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Health to get $1.4m in 2018/19 budget
Health bus to bring health service to the people
Monday 10 September 2018 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health’s new mobile health clinic bus will initially be used to bring a mobile clinic to Titikaveka.
Exploring way to better health and wellbeing
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Health
Dr Isaac Warbrick is visiting Rarotonga as part of his research on indigenous knowledge relating to health. As director of Taupua Waiora Centre for Maori Health Research at Auckland University of Technology, he leads Maori health research projects, supervises Masters and PhD students, and teaches post-graduate classes in Maori ways of approaching health and research. He contributed this article to CINews.
Doubts over legality of one-man anti-smoking effort
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Health
Pastor Ngarima George has embarked a one-man anti-smoking campaign at the Punanga Nui market.
Island draws family 'home'
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Published in Health
Dr Isaac Warbrick has moved to Rarotonga with his wife and family for three months.
Nine water stations unsafe
Tuesday 28 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Nine of the 24 public water stations in Rarotonga are contaminated and people are urged not to get their drinking water from them.
Flu cases normal, says medical head
Monday 27 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The flu-like symptoms affecting a large number of Rarotonga residents at present do not constitute an epidemic, says Rarotonga hospital chief medical officer Doctor Yin May.
Health services are improving says ex-minister
Saturday 18 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The delivery of health services in the Cook Islands has gradually improved over the years, says former health minister Nandi Glassie.
Health issues up, budget down
Friday 17 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Despite an increase in complex health issues and challenges, the Cook Islands’ annual spending on health has declined every year for the past six years.
Trainer wants to work with health dept
Wednesday 15 August 2018 | Published in Health
Chris Denny from Raro Personal Trainers says weight loss is a bonus of his 12-week box-fit fitness programme.
Automated defibrillators 'tried and proven'
Wednesday 25 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A new shipment of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to replace some older ones on the island are in the country now.
Scholarship honours Sir Terepai
Wednesday 25 July 2018 | Published in Health
Six new scholarships have been launched to attract Pasifika students into the medical profession and to offer support to Pacific doctors and nurses who currently work in it.
Drug study welcomed
Wednesday 25 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Ministry of Health has welcomed the New Zealand government’s consideration of pleas to open access to its drug buying agency PHARMAC to five Pacific Island countries, including the Cook Islands.