Health
Study shows grasp of HIV dangers
Thursday 15 December 2016 | Published in Health
A UNITED Nations study has revealed that on average, Cook Islanders first have sex when aged 15 and, along with people from Kiribati, are the youngest in the Pacific to do so.
Spreading message on healthy eating
Thursday 24 November 2016 | Published in Health
Getting more men to take part in healthy food cooking demonstrations is a future goal for Cook Islands Red Cross Society’s community-based health programme coordinator Courtney Raita.
Eight nursing graduates soon to bolster health ranks
Wednesday 19 October 2016 | Published in Health
EIGHT NURSES are expected to graduate from the Cook Islands Nursing School at the end of this year. Minister for Health, Nandi Glassie, said it was back in 1967 that the first nursing school was established and the ministry managed to re-establish this three years ago.
Te Kainga celebrates Mental Health Week
Wednesday 19 October 2016 | Published in Health
TE KAINGA o Pa Taunga has been busy carrying out activities as part of their awareness campaign to mark Mental Health Week.
End of consultations on major health plans
Friday 7 October 2016 | Published in Health
The MINISTRY of Health will not hold another public consultation for the 2017-2037 National Health Roadmap and the National Health Strategy for 2017- 2021.
Public urged to have input on health plan
Friday 16 September 2016 | Published in Health
THE MINISTRY of Health Cook Islands is urging the public to attend a consultation meeting next month at the national auditorium.
Health literacy discussed
Wednesday 3 August 2016 | Published in Health
A NEW Zealand Aid-funded partnership programme has brought together a team of professional educators to discuss the future of a pilot scheme for the Cook Islands Pacific Science for Health Literacy Project.
Tutaka shows serious health hazards
Wednesday 3 August 2016 | Published in Health
A NUMBER of serious issues affecting some Rarotonga properties have been noted by the Cook Islands Ministry of Health following the end of the Tutaka mass cleaning campaign on July 29.
Health on campaign this week
Tuesday 19 July 2016 | Published in Health
Cook Islands Ministry of Health has started its Tutaka mass cleaning campaign on Rarotonga, with MoH staff taking on the challenge of inspecting homes and business houses yesterday.
Annual opportunity for breast cancer check
Monday 11 July 2016 | Published in Health
COOK ISLANDS women who are in Rarotonga for the next two weeks and who are over 40 years old or have a family history of breast cancer are being encouraged to take the opportunity to have breast checks while they are here.
Health conference focuses on trauma
Thursday 7 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
THE EFFECTS of trauma on individuals, families and communities impacts hugely on the Cook Islands economy.
Mental health workshop on Mauke
Thursday 30 June 2016 | Published in Health
Empowering changes in attitudes towards mental health, disabilities and gender-based violence was the aim of a recent follow-up trip to Mauke by non-government organisations Te Kainga o Pa Taunga, Punanga Tauturu Women’s Counselling Centre and the Disability and Child and Family Division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Comedian speaks out on mental health
Monday 20 June 2016 | Published in Health
COMEDIAN turned prominent mental health educator, Mike King, will visit schools on Rarotonga next week.
Give blood and save a life
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Published in Health
WORLD BLOOD Donor Day is celebrated every year on June 14 and this year’s theme is “Blood connects us all.”
Pharmacist situation no problem, says Iro
Friday 10 June 2016 | Published in Health
HEALTH Ministry secretary Elizabeth Iro has moved to dispel rumours that there is a shortage of qualified pharmacists at the island’s hospital.
Mental health centre launches programme
Thursday 12 May 2016 | Published in Health
IN an effort to address mental health issues in the Cook Isalnds, Te Kainga Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre will organise an outreach programme at Te Upoko Enua hall in Amuri on Friday.
Health team does well in the north
Tuesday 10 May 2016 | Published in Health
A total of 255 children was screened for rheumatic heart disease in the northern islands during a visit from a medical outreach programme.
Te Kainga reaches out
Thursday 5 May 2016 | Published in Health
TE Kainga’s Mental Health Trust Psychosocial Rehabilitation Programme on Mangaia drew about 20 sufferers, guardians and carers for mentally challenged adults and children.
Cancer checks a bonus for island women
Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Published in Health
For the last seven years Cook Islands women have had the opportunity to have specialist breast cancer checks without having to leave the country.
Efforts to keep Zika away still working
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Health
Though the disease is present in some other Pacific countries, the Cook Islands Ministry of Health has still not recorded any confirmed cases of Zika virus this year.
