Health
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.
Doctors told to look out for leprosy
Wednesday 11 June 2014 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health says it is concerned about a resurgence in the number of cases of leprosy throughout the Pacific region.
Elephantiasis tests in northern group
Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Health
A group of health officers has headed to Penrhyn to commence testing in the Northern Group for filariasis, more commonly known as elephantiasis.
No decision on black widow anti-venom
Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health is considering whether to import black widow anti-venom to be used in the rare event of a spider bite.
World No Tobacco Day today
Saturday 31 May 2014 | Published in Health
From the Cook Islands to India, and all the way to Peru, the global community is marking 2014 World No Tobacco Day.
Nicotine products help smokers quit
Friday 30 May 2014 | Published in Health
A Ministry of Health programme designed to help smokers quit the habit is seeing some success, says a public health official.
Parents take up car seat scheme
Thursday 29 May 2014 | Published in Health
It’s still early days but a small number of parents have already taken advantage of a recently-launched infant car seat rental scheme.
Health ministry wants water treatment
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Health
Chemical disinfection continues to be a preferred method for supplying potable water to households, despite a Government decision not to include it as part of an upgrade of Rarotonga’s water supply infrastructure.
International Nurses Week celebrated
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Health
Cook Islands Nurses Association will join in the commemoration of international nurses week this week to celebrate nurses and their achievements.
New plan to combat NCD crisis
Friday 9 May 2014 | Published in Health
Health leaders and stakeholders will be meeting this month to start devising a new plan for tackling the non-communicable disease (NCD) crisis in the Cook Islands.
Infant seat scheme launched
Friday 9 May 2014 | Published in Health
A major step has been taken to improve road safety in the Cook Islands with the launch of a scheme giving parents cheap access to infant car seats.
Elephantiasis testing in northern group
Friday 9 May 2014 | Published in Health
Health officers will be heading to the northern islands later this month to carry out tests for filariasis, a tropical disease commonly known as elephantiasis.
Zika cases dwindling
Wednesday 7 May 2014 | Published in Health
An outbreak of the zika virus which began in February appears to be nearing its end, says the Ministry of Health.
Cooks top binge drinkers: WHO
Wednesday 30 April 2014 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands is the world’s top binge drinking country, according to international media reports.
Health inspectors visit workplaces
Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in Health
Labour and Employment Relations Inspectors in the Ministry of Internal Affairs have begun courtesy visits to workplaces on Rarotonga to gauge levels of health, safety and welfare.
Zika spreads to outer islands
Wednesday 16 April 2014 | Published in Health
Cases of the zika virus have started popping up in the outer islands, although the only surprise is that it took so long to spread.
No dengue cases confirmed
Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Health
Despite claims by some members of the public that they have been bed-ridden by dengue fever, the Ministry of Health says no cases have been confirmed.
Zika outbreak may be slowing
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Health
Health officials believe an outbreak of the zika virus in Rarotonga and Aitutaki is starting to lose traction.
Spruced up hospital wing opens
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Health
Rarotonga Hospital’s newly renovated outpatients wing was officially opened at a formal ceremony yesterday, with a large crowd on hand to celebrate the event.
