Health
Zika number keeps rising
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Health
More than 300 people have been reported as showing symptoms of the zika virus this week, says the Ministry of Health.
Zika count too low, say pharmacists
Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Health
Pharmacy managers suspect the number of people who have contracted the zika virus in Rarotonga is much higher then the official reported figure.
Zika count complicated by hospital reports
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health is finding it difficult to work out how many people have been affected by the zika virus because names are being duplicated on patient lists.
No new dengue cases reported
Friday 28 February 2014 | Published in Health
There have been no new cases of dengue fever reported since Tuesday but that does not mean the outbreak has been contained, says the Ministry of Health.
Schools sprayed in bid to stop dengue spread
Thursday 27 February 2014 | Published in Health
Health officers have started spraying around schools in Rarotonga to kill mosquitoes and contain a dengue fever outbreak.
More cases of dengue confirmed
Wednesday 19 February 2014 | Published in Health
Four cases of dengue fever have now been confirmed in Rarotonga, prompting local health officials to warn the island may be heading towards an outbreak.
Two confirmed cases of dengue in Raro
Saturday 15 February 2014 | Published in Health
Public health officials have reported two positive cases of dengue fever in Rarotonga.
Asbestos removal from school begins
Tuesday 28 January 2014 | Published in Health
The grounds of Avarua School will begin to be dug up today, after asbestos was found in the soil at the school.
Asbestos soil being removed from Avarua
Monday 27 January 2014 | Published in Health
Around 30 truckloads of soil are to be removed from Avarua School this week, after asbestos was found in the ground at the school.
Old tyres spark fears of mosquito outbreak
Friday 24 January 2014 | Published in Health
A landowner in Rarotonga has been asked to remove hundreds of old tyres from his property before they become a large-scale mosquito breeding site.
Asbestos delays classes at Avarua School
Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in Health
Avarua Primary School will open late this year after asbestos was found in the soil and air around the school.
Asbestos-tainted soil to be removed from school
Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in Health
Asbestos found in soil at a primary school on Rarotonga will be dug up and disposed of.
Eye on mosquitoes after rain
Friday 10 January 2014 | Published in Health
Health officials throughout the country are keeping a close eye on swamps and other mosquito breeding sites after the recent heavy rainfall.
Asbestos roof removal complete
Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in Health
It took less than a day for workers to remove the roof of the former Ministry of Justice building in Avarua.
Future uncertain for disability services
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Health
The future of some disability services is under question as the end of a long-term fund approaches.
Deworming programme underway
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Health
The regular school deworming programme run through Public Health, is currently underway in the Cook Islands.
Nursing documents updated
Saturday 31 August 2013 | Published in Health
Nursing practices in the Cooks will now be measured using a fresh batch of updated documents.
Hospital upgrade on track
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Health
The upgrade at Rarotonga hospital is on track for completion in December.
Visitors welcome at Creative Centre
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Health
There was laughter, singing and dancing at the Creative Centre on Thursday morning.
Smoking set in Pacific culture
Wednesday 21 August 2013 | Published in Health
A member of a Pacific-focused service has said smoking has become embedded in Pacific culture.