Health
Smoking ban is on the cards
Friday 17 July 2015 | Published in Health
Smoking inside bars, restaurants, workplaces, schools, buses and cars could soon be completely banned in the Cook Islands.
Health celebrates milestone
Friday 17 July 2015 | Published in Health
A brand new pharmacy warehouse was opened next to the Rarotonga Hospital yesterday morning.
New era for mental health care
Friday 17 July 2015 | Published in Health
A new era of mental health care is emerging in the Cook Islands, with the passing of the first-ever national mental health policy in Cabinet on Tuesday.
Health services ready for visitor influx
Monday 13 July 2015 | Published in Health
Rarotonga’s medical workers are going the extra mile to ensure both general and emergency services are available and accessible for Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
Positive thoughts tip the scales
Monday 13 July 2015 | Published in Health
It’s a well known fact of life that positive thinking can make it easier to reach the goals you set yourself in life, and this is now proved true for weight loss.
Disease thrives on messy properties
Thursday 9 July 2015 | Published in Health
The messier the place where you live or work, the more likely you are to get Chikungunya, according to a new report from the Ministry of Health.
Health meeting on soon
Wednesday 8 July 2015 | Published in Health
Rarotonga will again be welcoming health professionals and dignitaries from the Cook Islands, the Pacific and Oceania for the 17th Annual Health Conference this month.
Cheaper health fees for expats
Thursday 2 July 2015 | Published in Health
As of yesterday, contract workers who have resided in the Cook Islands for more than six months will no longer have to fork out for medical bills.
Jet blast puts three in hospital
Wednesday 1 July 2015 | Published in Health
Three tourists have been discharged from hospital after sustaining injuries at the jet-blast area on the inland end of Rarotonga International Airport’s runway.
Tutaka warnings avoid prosecutions, says MoH
Wednesday 1 July 2015 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health has assured the public that their aim is not to prosecute people when it comes to complying with the island-wide Tutaka programme.
Sexuality workshop broaches sensitive subject
Monday 29 June 2015 | Published in Health
Sexual orientation is one of the top five reasons youth ring the help line, alongside pregnancy and relationship breakups.
Contest for breast cancer awareness
Saturday 27 June 2015 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation is calling all local designers and would-be designers to craft designs for singlet, t-shirts and pareu commemorating this year’s annual breast cancer appeal in October.
Study promotes self-management for suicide prevention
Friday 26 June 2015 | Published in Health
A NEW study has uncovered the importance of self-management techniques as an option for people feeling depressed or suicidal.
Last day for free chiropractic checks
Wednesday 24 June 2015 | Published in Health
Today is the last day to take advantage of free chiropractic services down at the Atukura Grounds and the Titikaveka CICC Sunday School Hall.
Confidence key to life saving machine
Wednesday 24 June 2015 | Published in Health
A YEAR into the automated external defibrillator (AED) programme, members of the Cook Islands Water Safety and Surf Lifesaving Council are still holding workshops on how to use the machines.
Fire wise for kids
Tuesday 23 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
THE COOK Islands Fire and Safety (CIFS) is running a Fire Wise programme in schools to educate children on fire safety.
Stand up for mental health
Monday 22 June 2015 | Published in Health
It’s time to turn off the computer and the TV, unplug the games console, step away from the couch and stand up for your mental health.
Chikungunya alert Call for clean up
Saturday 20 June 2015 | Published in Health
It seems every second person you speak to on Rarotonga has had Chikungunya, or knows someone who has.
Health fights to contain mozzie virus
Thursday 18 June 2015 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health is battling to contain the Chikungunya mosquito virus before the influx of visitors to Rarotonga for the Te Maeva Nui celebrations in July.
Teachers to learn more on sexuality
Tuesday 16 June 2015 | Published in Health
A group of teachers are on the other side of the classroom this week in an effort to become better educators of sexuality.
