Health
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.
Health expert guest speaker
Monday 2 May 2016 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation is holding its Annual General Meeting this evening.
Kiwi team checks eye problems
Thursday 21 April 2016 | Published in Health
ADVANCED eye cataracts have become a common problem among elderly Cook Islands residents says visiting New Zealand ophthalmologist Dr Alison Pereira.
Fighting breast cancer
Thursday 21 April 2016 | Published in Health
IN a bid to raise awareness of breast cancer, the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) will provide a free screening programme in July.
Biosecurity workshop held
Monday 18 April 2016 | Published in Health
BIOSECURITY Service Cook Islands is holding a workshop on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Wildlife Species (CITES) at the Agriculture office this week.
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.