Health
Living costs blamed for fat problem
Monday 8 June 2015 | Published in Health
Expensive fruits and vegetables, and low salaries are issues fuelling the obesity epidemic in the Cook Islands.
Virus news comes as shock
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Published in Health
Information on Chikungunya disease has only recently been made available to tourists entering the country, with some still surprised to discover the presence of the debilitating virus in the Cook Islands.
Obesity stats don't show whole picture
Friday 5 June 2015 | Published in Health
A recent report published by the World Health Organisation has labeled the Cook Islands as the fattest nation in the world, but the Ministry of Health isn’t happy with such a negative report.
Workplace checks combat obesity
Thursday 4 June 2015 | Published in Health
The Crown Beach Resort in Arorangi has joined the battle against non-communicable diseases and obesity by offering staff free health checks.
Mosquito virus cases in decline
Tuesday 2 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
There has been a decline in the Chikungunya virus cases in the Cook Islands.
Comments sought on mental health
Thursday 28 May 2015 | Published in Health
A new Ministry of Health policy on mental health has been put out to the public for consultation.
Flu vaccines in short supply
Wednesday 27 May 2015 | Published in Health
With ongoing rain and cold periods forecast for the Cook Islands, it’s the perfect time for residents to protect themselves and their families against the flu.
Health battles mozzie virus
Wednesday 20 May 2015 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands Public Health Service says it is doing its best to keep up with a programme to spray insecticide around the homes and workplaces of Chikungunya disease victims in a bid to control the spread of the debilitating virus.
Health silent on virus spread
Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Health
Cook Islands Public Health Services staff have apparently been barred from talking to the media about the spread of mosquito-borne viruses on Rarotonga.
We're fattest nation in the whole world!
Thursday 14 May 2015 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands has the highest levels of obesity in the world.
Nursing force acknowledged
Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Health
The achievements and valued contributions of Cook Islands nurses will be celebrated this week as part of International Nurse Day today, May 12.
Heavy rainfall brings water shortage
Tuesday 5 May 2015 | Published in Health
Residents around the eastern side of the island are without water today after heavy rainfall caused blockages to several water intakes.
Live ura a swinging hit
Friday 1 May 2015 | Published in Health
It was all sweat, swinging hips and smiles on Wednesday afternoon when Ura Fitness fanatics gathered together opposite the Banana Court for their first of five live Ura Fitness shows.
Authorities monitoring mosquito virus
Friday 1 May 2015 | Published in Health
With the first cases of Zika recorded in Vanuatu this week, the Ministry of Health say they are watching out for a return of the virus here in the Cook Islands.Currently, the only dengue-like virus affecting the islands is Chikungunya, as Dengue Fever and Zika were contained towards the end of last year with no cases reported since.
Community effort needed to contain mosquito virus
Thursday 30 April 2015 | Published in Health
According to the Ministry of Health, the Chikungunya outbreak is on the rise and it’s the community that have brought about this increase.
Hospital computers systems return to normal
Monday 27 April 2015 | Published in Health
The staff at Rarotonga Hospital can finally catch a breath as their collapsed computer system comes back online following weeks of repairs.
Second time around makes training easier
Monday 20 April 2015 | Published in Health
For second-year nursing students at the Rarotonga Hospital, it’s a case of things getting easier the second time around.
Still walking for dialysis machine
Tuesday 31 March 2015 | Published in Health
Although she is now back in Cairns, Cook Islands woman Takaivaine Tetini Hakaoro is still working hard for kidney and diabetes awareness and her goal to get a dialysis machine in the Cook Islands.
'Dengue-like' illnesses on the increase
Monday 30 March 2015 | Published in Health
Mosquito-borne illnesses are increasing in the Cook Islands, with 18 cases of chikungunya confirmed and 187 cases of a ‘dengue-like illness’ reported in the past three months.
Weight loss journey prompts island walk
Monday 23 March 2015 | Published in Health
A Cook Island woman’s weight loss journey sparked a walk around Rarotonga last Saturday to raise awareness for dialysis.
