Health
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
Mental health pair make a return visit
Thursday 4 May 2017 | Published in Health
A clinical psychologist and psychiatrist will visit the Cook Islands from May 15 for two weeks.
Annual health outreach in the north
Wednesday 12 April 2017 | Published in Health
Nine medical professionals from the Health ministry are conducting the annual outreach health programme to the northern group islands.
Depression health day theme
Friday 7 April 2017 | Published in Health
“Depression: Let’s Talk”, is the theme of World Health Day, to be marked in the Cook Islands today.
The problem with Health...
Sunday 2 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Health
With health spending in the news recently, a CI News reader has contributed this feature which highlights deficiencies in the national health budget. The writer, who is well qualified to comment on this issue, has asked not to be named. He says Health spending is currently $10 million below recommended minimum
New graduates for Health ministry frontline
Monday 6 March 2017 | Published in Health
The graduation of the second cohort of the First Line Management programme was celebrated on Friday as well the graduation of a number of students who completed National Certificate Courses in 2016.
Healthy messages from Just Playing
Monday 6 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Health
Just Play was launched in the Cook Islands in 2011 and has now spread to two of the outer islands within the southern Cook Islands – Aitutaki and Atiu.
NCD Week promotes healthy living
Friday 3 March 2017 | Published in Health
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Awareness Week is an opportunity for people to get together and share information on the effects and prevention of NCDs, which are highly prevalent in the Cook Islands.
Health wary of disease outbreak
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The Cook Islands Ministry of Health is keeping a close eye on a leptospirosis outbreak in French Polynesia and is working with authorities to keep it out of the country.
New nurses to graduate this month
Friday 10 February 2017 | Published in Health
Seven nurses will officially receive their Diploma Certificates in Nursing at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) graduation ceremony at the National Auditorium on February 24.
Young farmers lead way on Mangaia
Tuesday 7 February 2017 | Published in Health
On Mangaia, five young leaders are being trained in organic farming practices so they can supply their local markets, as well as export their crops to Rarotonga.
Te Kainga training successful
Monday 6 February 2017 | Published in Health
Te Kainga Community Mental Health Service, Rarotonga has successfully completed its 15th basic psychiatry and mental health course.
Health specialists begin annual visits
Thursday 2 February 2017 | Published in Health
TWENTY health specialist visits are expected to visit the Cook Islands this year under the Ministry of Health’s health specialist visits programme (HSVP).
Health strategy well on track for imminent release
Wednesday 1 February 2017 | Published in Health
A DRAFT copy of a five-year plan for the Ministry of Health has been completed and it is undergoing a final edit before being released to the general public.
Health plays down doctor issue
Friday 27 January 2017 | Published in Health
The LACK of doctors in the outer islands is not making a negative impact on residents’ health, says Health ministry secretary Elizabeth Iro.
Mental health training workshop starts today
Monday 23 January 2017 | Published in Health
TE KAINGA Community Mental Health Services, Rarotonga is hosting the 15th Basic Psychiatry and Mental Health Course, starting today.
Health ministry clarifies water testing issue
Tuesday 10 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The MINISTRY of Health has clarified questions over the testing of water quality at water stations around Rarotonga.
