Health
Quick reaction catches tainted meat
Thursday 7 August 2014 | Published in Health
Swift action by local retailer Prime Foods prevented a salmonella outbreak in the United States from reaching the Cook Islands.
Switching on fitness for TAU staff
Friday 1 August 2014 | Published in Health
Staff at Te Aponga Uira are powering up their health and fitness efforts to get in shape before the festive season arrives again.
Medical evacuation from Mitiaro
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in Health
An emergency flight was reportedly made to Mitiaro yesterday morning to evacuate two people travelling to Rarotonga on voyaging vaka.
Survey of Cook Islands asbestos levels
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in Health
Two overseas consultants are visiting homes, government buildings, schools and hospitals in the Cook Islands to collect information about asbestos levels.
Tutaka wraps up tomorrow
Thursday 24 July 2014 | Published in Health
Health officers have been out in the field inspecting properties this week as part of the regular Tutaka health checks.
Flu outbreak could be on its way
Thursday 24 July 2014 | Published in Health
People in the Cook Islands are being warned to prepare for a flu outbreak as Kiwis escape the winter for a spell in the tropics.
Road Safety Council: Plan ahead, save lives
Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Health
Many crashes could be avoided if drivers simply exercised precaution and preparation, says the Road Safety Council.
Asbestos tests look mostly good
Friday 11 July 2014 | Published in Health
A Kiwi consultant has been back in the Cook Islands testing asbestos levels at a number of schools and government properties.
Recall notice for dodgy spaghetti
Wednesday 9 July 2014 | Published in Health
“Disgusting” is the word used by one consumer to describe the murky contents of a tin of spaghetti she bought last week.
Childhood obesity of growing concern
Saturday 5 July 2014 | Published in Health
Local and overseas speakers spent the first day at the annual Health Conference focusing on childhood obesity – described as a growing trend in Cook Islands.
Child health a focus at conference
Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Health
The 16th annual Cook Islands Health Conference kicked off yesterday, beginning nearly a week of discussion on this year’s theme: Child Health.
Annual health conference today
Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health begins hosting its annual Cook Islands Health Conference today.
Wait for flu vaccine nearly over
Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Health
Long-awaited influenza vaccines are finally due to arrive in Rarotonga this weekend, meaning the first injections should be available from early next week.
Nutrition guru coming to Raro
Tuesday 1 July 2014 | Published in Health
A nutritionist who has worked with dozens of elite athletes from all over the world is running a workshop in Rarotonga this weekend.
Flu vaccine on its way?
Thursday 26 June 2014 | Published in Health
Influenza vaccine supplies could be in the country as early as this week after shipping issues were resolved with a new manufacturer.
Free chiropractic service back in Raro
Wednesday 25 June 2014 | Published in Health
A group from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic is back in Rarotonga to treat locals with free spine checks and adjustments.
Workshop focuses on international health threats
Monday 23 June 2014 | Published in Health
Responding to potential global health threats such as dengue fever is the focus of a current public health workshop.
Flu vaccine delay concerns pharmacist
Wednesday 18 June 2014 | Published in Health
More than 600 people have been unable to receive their influenza vaccination because a New Zealand manufacturer is refusing to freight its product to Rarotonga.
Tobacco tax rise makes an impact
Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Health
As the excise on tobacco products is about to be increased again, the biggest retailer in the country says the Ministry of Health’s anti-smoking strategy is working.
Facebook 'petition' for spider anti-venom
Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Health
An online ‘petition’ has been launched to pressure the Ministry of Health into importing black widow spider anti-venom.
