Health
Cook Islands still Zika free
Thursday 11 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
While the Zika virus continues to spread in neighbouring countries, the Cook Islands remains a safe haven with the mosquito-borne virus yet to enter the country.
Health professionals discuss mental health
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Published in Health
An array of mental health professionals gathered at the St Joseph’s Catholic Church hall last week for a three-day workshop to discuss mental health issues in the Cook Islands.
Delay pregnancy, ministry suggests
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health is suggesting women in their reproductive age should consider delaying their pregnancy as the Zika virus continues to spread in the Pacific.
Drink treated, clean water
Thursday 4 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
People have been advised to drink treated water as cases of a new stomach bug have emerged on Rarotonga.
Health ministry steps up Zika fight
Thursday 4 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Cook Islands Community Health Services are considering reactivating Operation Namu to ensure the country is safe from the fast spreading Zika virus.
Get fit class designed for young and old
Thursday 14 January 2016 | Published in Health
A new exercise class aimed at inspiring young and old to get fit has started at Arorangi.
'Red eye' increase concerns Health
Tuesday 29 December 2015 | Published in Health
An increase in the number of people reporting to Rarotonga hospital with conjunctivitis, more popularly known here as “red eye” or “sexy eyes,” has Ministry of Health staff worried.
Vacant properties cause tutaka concerns
Thursday 10 December 2015 | Published in Health
Increasing numbers of abandoned homes and vacant and overgrown sections on Rarotonga is giving Ministry of Health staff some concern as they conduct progress with the 10-day pre-Christmas Tutaka this week.
Smoke issues prompt MOH visit
Tuesday 8 December 2015 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health has promised to take action after complaints from residents in Vaimaanga that Rarotongan Resort and Spa staff have been burning plastic PVC furniture among other rubbish on a dump site opposite the resort.
Mental health boost for Mitiaro
Monday 7 December 2015 | Published in Health
In September this year, the Te kainga o Pa Taunga team from the Ministry of Health, made the long awaited visit to the island of Mitiaro.
Tutaka time again
Saturday 5 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health will conduct its end of year Tutaka programme in Rarotonga, starting next week.
MOH takes hard line on abortion
Saturday 28 November 2015 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health has stopped the country’s only gynaecologist from making tough phone calls on behalf of women who decide they want to terminate a pregnancy.
STI cases show significant drop
Wednesday 25 November 2015 | Published in Health
Cases of sexually transmitted diseases have dropped significantly in the past eight years, showing the country is becoming more contraception-savvy.
Health launches antibiotic guidelines
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Published in Health
Antibiotic resistance is now one of the biggest threats to global health and the Cook Islands Ministry of Health aims to make antibiotic prescriptions here more effective by launching the antibiotic guidelines handbook.
Mental health programme flourishes
Tuesday 17 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The monthly programme to provide solace to people suffering from stress and mental illness continues to gain momentum.
Hygiene key in helping to prevent illness spread
Friday 13 November 2015 | Published in Health
The number of people suffering diarrhea and vomiting presenting at the Rarotonga Hospital outpatients department and the Tupapa Community clinic has risen in the last two weeks.
Mosquito disease loses its sting
Friday 13 November 2015 | Published in Health
It’s 48 weeks since Chikungunya hit Rarotonga and to a lesser extent, other islands around the country, and since week 39, no new cases have been reported.
School donation helps breast cancer campaign
Tuesday 3 November 2015 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation received a wonderful surprise on Friday last week, in the form of a donation of more than $300 from Avarua School.
Danger lurks in favourite meaty treats
Saturday 31 October 2015 | Published in Health
There are plenty of health-related reasons to rethink that decision to double the bacon or pile on the corned beef, and cancer is one of them says the World Health Organization.
Hats off to the women of Manihiki
Saturday 31 October 2015 | Published in Health
Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation president Jaewynn McKay looks at the excellent effort being made by Manihiki women to create awareness of breast cancer and the importance of healthy lifestyles.