Health
Noni juice keeps island family healthy
Thursday 18 January 2018 | Published in Health
The noni fruit “is so full of nutrition that not only is it a health tonic for anyone who is not well, but also for those who are in good health,” says healthy-food advocate Cheryl Marsters.
Health warning over burning of plastic and tyres
Monday 8 January 2018 | Published in Health
People who burn tyres and plastic are causing a health hazard and could face prosecution, the Cook Islands Health ministry has warned.
Safe from dengue so far - Health official
Friday 5 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Despite growing concerns at outbreaks of dengue fever in some parts of the Pacific, the Cook Islands so far remains safe from the mosquito-borne disease.
Excellence prize for Health boss
Friday 8 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Departing Health secretary Elizabeth Iro was awarded the Leadership Excellence Award at the 2016-17 Cook Islands Public Service Excellence Awards on Wednesday.
Special gift for Health ministry
Thursday 7 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Ministry of Health yesterday received an early Christmas present from the national telecommunication provider Bluesky Cook Islands.
Mental health patients being housed in jail
Wednesday 6 December 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Health
Minister of Health Nandi Glassie has confirmed some mental patients with extreme behavioural issues are still having to be housed in Arorangi prison.
Ministers boost exercise programme
Tuesday 7 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The Cook Islands Men’s Health daily exercise programme got off to a perfect start at Constitution Park in Avarua yesterday.
Secretary of Health in new job at WHO
Friday 13 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Secretary of health Elizabeth Iro has been appointed the chief nursing officer at the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Weight loss plan a 'winner'
Tuesday 10 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Health
STRUGGLING for breath while bending over to tie his shoe laces was a life - defining moment for Thomas Wynne.
Oral health warning
Monday 9 October 2017 | Published in Health
Urgent action needs to be taken to protect the oral health of Cook Islands children if they are to be protected from contracting serious diseases later in life, says Public Health’s Chief Dental Officer, Dr Danny Areai.
Show looks for the healthiest babies
Tuesday 12 September 2017 | Published in Health
The Tupapa Maraerenga baby show was held yesterday as local young ones aged up to three and a half were checked by doctors and nurses from the Health ministry.
Health meeting 'productive,' says Glassie
Friday 1 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The 12th Pacific Health Ministers meeting on Rarotonga this week proved productive, says chairman and Cook Islands Health minister Nandi Glassie.
Almost a third have NCDs
Friday 1 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Almost a third of the Cook Islands population has been diagnosed with non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Health ministers take a field trip
Wednesday 30 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Ministers and chief delegates attending the 12th Pacific Health Ministers meeting took part in a field visit to Rarotonga Hospital and Highland Paradise yesterday.
Focus on health meeting
Monday 28 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
All focus will be on the 12th Pacific Health Ministers Biennial Meeting which starts today at the National Auditorium.
All set for health meeting
Monday 28 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health is all set to host the 12th Pacific Health Ministers Biennial Meeting which starts at the National Auditorium on Monday.
Major health meeting here soon
Wednesday 16 August 2017 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands will host the Pacific Health Minister’s biennial meeting from August 28 to 30.
Flu like illnesses on the rise
Thursday 27 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The health department has recorded an increase in the influenza like illnesses in Rarotonga this month.
Collaborative call to combat mental health issues
Wednesday 12 July 2017 | Published in Health
Government and non-government organisations from the Cook Islands and New Zealand joined forces last week at the first mental health and well-being stakeholders meeting.
MOH guards against dengue
Monday 8 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Ministry of Health says it has an effective Integrated Vector Bourne Management (IVM) programme to ensure mosquito-borne diseases do not enter the Cook Islands