Health
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.
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.