Health
NCD drive recognised
Saturday 16 April 2016 | Published in Health
THE World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged the Cook Islands government’s commitment towards addressing non-communicable diseases problem (NCDs) in this country.
Free eye surgery starts on Monday
Thursday 14 April 2016 | Published in Health
Good news for Cook Islanders with eye problems - a team of eye specialists from New Zealand will begin free surgery on the island on Monday.
Money not the problem says Health
Tuesday 12 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Ministry of Health (MOH) has denied claims made by the Grey Power that the delay in transfer of some ill elderly patients to New Zealand for further medical treatment is due to lack of funding.
Take care with food and avoid diabetes
Monday 11 April 2016 | Published in Health
THE Ministry of Health is urging the public to be mindful of their dietary intake, as eating the wrong kinds of foods is one of the contributing factors that can lead to diabetes.
'Expired' and 'best before' explained
Monday 11 April 2016 | Published in Health
While it is illegal to sell expired items at retail outlets in the Cook Islands, it’s important to note the difference between “expired” and “best before,” says Internal Affairs Secretary Bredina Drollet.
Ministries combine to fight fat problem
Saturday 9 April 2016 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands’ incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), is predicted to worsen with increasing problems of unhealthy lifestyle and behaviour according to the 2015 World Health Organisation report.
Attitudes to mental health change
Saturday 9 April 2016 | Published in Health
Psychiat ric Services staff at the Community Health Services in Upper Tupapa are receiving positive responses from the public about gradual changes in the way people in the Cook Islnds regard mental health problems.
Good health a life investment
Friday 8 April 2016 | Published in Health
MEMBERS of the public turned up in numbers to make use of the free of charge medical services provided by the Rarotonga Hospital and the Tupapa Community clinic yesterday.
Doctors make big difference to many locals
Friday 8 April 2016 | Published in Health
THIS year’s orthopaedic surgeries and counselling services project could not have been the success it has been without New Zealand’s orthopaedic specialist Dr David Bartle and Rarotonga-based Dr Deacon Teapa.
Diabetes checks celebrate Health Day
Thursday 7 April 2016 | Published in Health
As part of its efforts to address diabetes issues in the Cook Islands, the Ministry of Health will conduct free blood and diabetes check-up at all its health centres today to mark World Health Day.
Mental disorders on the rise
Tuesday 5 April 2016 | Published in Health
An increasing number of mental health cases are being treated in the Cook Islands.
Consent vital for rheumatic heart project
Tuesday 5 April 2016 | Published in Health
The Public Health Service is calling on parents to give their consent for their children to take part in a rheumatic heart disease screening programme for youngsters between five and 15 years. Screening began yesterday and will take place in all schools in the Cook Islands.
Diabetes: We're fourth in the world
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands now has the fourth highest prevalence of diabetes worldwide.
Team here to review mental illnesses
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Health
A clinical psychologist and a psychiatrist will be in the Cook Islands this week.
'Clean' misters join battle to control insects
Thursday 24 March 2016 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands Ministry of Health has received ULV electrical misters for its vector control service programme worth NZ$230,000.
PM dispels health talk
Wednesday 23 March 2016 | Published in Health
Prime Minister Henry Puna says he is fit and well despite rumours circulating about his health, yesterday.
No Zika here, but we can't be complacent
Monday 7 March 2016 | Published in Health
THE Cook Islands Tourism Marketing Corporation is calling on visitors to take basic precautions to protect themselves from being bitten by mosquitoes.
Mental health policy launch today
Friday 4 March 2016 | Published in Health
IN an effort to address mental health and road safety issues, the Ministry of Health will launch the Cook Island’s Mental Health Policy and Cook Islands Road Safety Strategy at Sinai Hall today.
NCDs the cause of many deaths in Cook Islands
Wednesday 2 March 2016 | Published in Health
In the Cook Islands at least one out of every three adults has a non-communicable disease (NCD).
Zika update for leaders
Wednesday 24 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Cook Islands Community Health Service met with community and traditional leaders including Members of Parliaments yesterday at Sinai Hall to give them an update on Operation Namu.
