Health
Third place on obesity list good news says nutritionist
Friday 23 January 2015 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands has scored third in a new list of the world’s most obese countries, with a new study claiming a hefty 63 per cent of the country’s population is overweight. But while some people who have contacted CINews say it’s shocking, as far Cook Islands Public Health nutritionist Karen Tairea is concerned, it’s good news.
Concern at growth of dementia
Thursday 15 January 2015 | Published in Health
As the population grows older, more cases of dementia are being diagnosed in the Cook Islands.
Flooded septic tanks major health concern
Monday 12 January 2015 | Published in Health
Ministry of Health officials have been conducting health risk assessments in communities across Rarotonga after recent heavy rains and have identified three major health issues.
Bid to better gathering of information
Friday 9 January 2015 | Published in Health
A big improvement in the gathering of population statistics is expected in the Cook Islands over the next decade.
Ebola suit no-show 'concerning'
Monday 5 January 2015 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands is still waiting for a promised 100 protective suits for health workers dealing with a future Ebola outbreak in this country.
Fluoridation question brings new issue for health services
Saturday 3 January 2015 | Published in Health
On average, every five-year-old in the Cook Islands has a smile with at least six decaying teeth.
Four dengue cases suspected on Raro
Wednesday 31 December 2014 | Published in Health
One case of the mosquito-borne illness dengue fever has been confirmed on Rarotonga and another four cases are suspected, says the Ministry of Heath.
Free healthy breakfast goes down a treat
Tuesday 30 December 2014 | Published in Health
The most important meal of the day was enjoyed free by many people on Rarotonga yesterday, thanks to the generosity of a church and its sponsors.
Changed funding focus may affect ciguatera monitoring
Monday 29 December 2014 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Marine Resources is concerned that programmes to monitor levels of ciguatera poisoning in Rarotonga’s lagoon may be affected by a change of direction taken by the Australia Awards Fellowships.
Keep active, be prepared
Tuesday 23 December 2014 | Published in Health
Before you get active and head to the beach to cool down, the Cook Islands Water Safety and Surf Lifesaving Council urge the community to remember the ‘water safety code’.
Dengue danger alert
Tuesday 23 December 2014 | Published in Health
Santa may not be the only ‘guest’ arriving at Rarotonga homes this Christmas.
Ministries join forces to test water quality
Friday 19 December 2014 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work in co-operation on water quality monitoring associated with the Sanitation Upgrade Programme (SUP).
Tamariki get healthy at Village Festival
Wednesday 17 December 2014 | Published in Health
One can of fizzy drink contains 10 teaspoons of sugar– way too much sugar to maintain good health.
Mobro efforts score generous donations
Monday 15 December 2014 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands Prostate Foundation will be able to develop and continue awareness and education programmes after receiving generous donations from individuals and businesses who helped support the Movember campaign.
Punanga Tauturu turns to Facebook
Wednesday 10 December 2014 | Published in Health
Punanga Tauturu Inc (PTI) has joined the social media age and is launching a Facebook page to commemorate Human Rights Day 2014.
Mosquito disease warning
Wednesday 10 December 2014 | Published in Health
The season for mosquito-borne diseases is almost here and with it comes a warning from public health to combat diseases like dengue fever by using repellent and avoiding creating mozzie-friendly environments.
Successful support system researched
Monday 8 December 2014 | Published in Health
A senior lecturer from the University of Otago has been on the island organising and conducting a research project of the mentoring programme offered by the Rotaianga men’s centre in Tupapa.
Te Kainga celebrates Christmas with friends
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Health
Christmas celebrations came early for the drop in visitors of Te Kainga Pa Taunga on Thursday complete with all the Christmas trimmings.
Help is available, say no to violence
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Health
The festive season is a time of sharing and giving but it is also when cases of domestic violence spikes.
We do our best: Mitiaro nurse
Thursday 4 December 2014 | Published in Health
Mitiaro nurse practitioner Ngatokorima Patia is livid about a comment made in a letter to the editor titled ‘try living in the outer islands’ about the health care on the island.