Health
Clean water saves lives, helps you live longer
Wednesday 1 October 2014 | Published in Health
Attendees at a water safety plan workshop in Aitutaki were visibly shocked when tests showed that nearly all of their home water supplies tested positive for contaminants.
Caregivers certified, honoured
Saturday 20 September 2014 | Published in Health
Unsung community heroes were honoured on Thursday night at the graduation of five new caregivers.
Be a First Aid hero
Sunday 14 September 2014 | Published in Health
WORLD FIRST AID Day is celebrated every year on September 13.
Scholarship funds boost local trainee nurses
Friday 12 September 2014 | Published in Health
Outer islands nurses in training can now fully concentrate on being the best health providers and not stress about the cost of traveling between the Pa Enua and Rarotonga thanks to a $30,000 scholarship to assist with travel.
Family, community can prevent suicide
Wednesday 10 September 2014 | Published in Health
Today Wednesday September 10 2014 marks the 12th annual International Suicide Prevention Day, and is marked worldwide to highlight awareness of the issue around the globe.
Cookie doctor studying disability
Tuesday 9 September 2014 | Published in Health
Dr Josephine Herman, currently based in Auckland, was recently in the Cook Islands meeting with various government agencies including the ministries of Health, Transportation, Infrastructure, and Police as part of her research into road safety accidents. Her work also includes the effect of sleepiness.Dr Herman said record keeping can be improved on the causes of road safety, which in turn will provide information to policymakers and contribute to prevention of future incidents and injuries.
Disease warning for travellers heading to the Pacific islands
Tuesday 9 September 2014 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health will no doubt step up its dengue and Zika virus awareness programmes after New Zealand announced is first case of Zika, a new disease ripping through the Pacific. In fact, reports out of New Zealand say that everyone diagnosed with Zika in New Zealand had become infected in the Pacific islands […]
Goverment programme aims to push smokers out of homes
Saturday 6 September 2014 | Published in Health
The government is continuing its push to eliminate smoking in the Cook Islands.
Fluoride study makes its way to the Cook Islands
Wednesday 3 September 2014 | Published in Health
Elected leaders and Government Officials have taken notice of a recently released, New Zealand study that claims no adverse health effects result from the addition of fluoride to drinking water.
British to blame for obesity in Pacific
Tuesday 2 September 2014 | Published in Health
British colonisers turned Pacific Islanders into some of the fattest people in the world by trying civilise them with fried food, a study by Oxford University has found.Islanders on Nauru and the Cook Islands in the Pacific have the highest levels of obesity in the world.
Asbestos removed from airport building
Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Health
Contractors clad in protective overalls, gloves and face masks have been removing asbestos roofing from an Airport Authority building this week.
Mental health: Don't suffer in silence
Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Health
Mental health problems continue to go untreated in the Cook Islands because people are afraid to come forward for help, says an expert in the field.
Strap your kids in, says Road Safety Council
Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Health
It may not be illegal but driving with an unrestrained child in the vehicle is highly dangerous, says the Road Safety Council.
Warning about emergency pill
Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Health
Health professionals are being warned that the emergency contraception pill may not work for women who are overweight.
Need help? Talk about it
Saturday 16 August 2014 | Published in Health
A four-week media campaign has been launched to promote a free telephone counselling helpline available for Cook Islands youth.
Film crew to highlight nutrition issues
Friday 15 August 2014 | Published in Health
An overseas film crew is currently in the Cook Islands to produce two films on food and nutrition for the United Nations.
Youth urged to ask for help
Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Health
Young people experiencing mental health problems should be encouraged and supported to reach out and ask for help, says the Cook Islands National Youth Council.
Youth Day focuses on mental health
Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Health
A number of activities are being run today to commemorate the United Nations’ International Youth Day, which is turning the spotlight on mental health this year.
Steps in place to keep Ebola out
Monday 11 August 2014 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health says it is working closely with agencies to protect our national borders from an Ebola epidemic devastating parts of West Africa.
Ministry pleased with salmonella response
Friday 8 August 2014 | Published in Health
The Head of the Ministry of Health says she is content with the way food recalls are handled by ministry staff.
