Health
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.
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.