Health
Tree planting to celebrate nursing
Saturday 11 May 2013 | Published in Health
A tree planting ceremony was held yesterday to celebrate the hard work and achievement of nurses.
Over 200 get free health check
Thursday 9 May 2013 | Published in Health
Nurses provided free health checks to more than 200 people yesterday, as part of International Nurses Week.
Hospital death shocks family
Wednesday 8 May 2013 | Published in Health
Fifty-year-old Ngahuinga Teurere came back to Rarotonga for her daughter’s wedding.
Smoke-free signs unveiled at market
Wednesday 8 May 2013 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health officially unveiled new smoke-free signs at Punanga Nui market on Saturday.
Upgrade for outpatients
Wednesday 8 May 2013 | Published in Health
Work is due to begin soon on the much needed upgrade for the outpatients department at Rarotonga Hospital.
Partnership for Pacific nations
Tuesday 7 May 2013 | Published in Health
Fourteen Pacific island countries will be better supported after two major regional bodies joined hands.
Celebrating nursing in the Cooks
Tuesday 7 May 2013 | Published in Health
This week the Cook Islands Nurses Association marks International Nurses Week from May 5-12 to celebrate nurses and their achievements.
Creative Centre faces funding shortfall
Tuesday 7 May 2013 | Published in Health
The Creative Centre has missed out on long-term finding through the Social Impact Fund (SIF), and those involved with the centre say there is not enough money to cover their core operations.
Healthy living for the village
Tuesday 7 May 2013 | Published in Health
The Arorangi Seventh Day Adventist church is running a Healthy Living Programme for the local community this week.
Markets go smoke-free for health
Saturday 4 May 2013 | Published in Health
The Punanga Nui market is now a smoke-free zone.
Social impact fund recipients announced
Saturday 4 May 2013 | Published in Health
Five community organisations have been successful in getting aid through the Social Impact Fund (SIF).
Scientist explains ciguatera to medical staff
Friday 3 May 2013 | Published in Health
The health minister and around 40 doctors and nurses at Rarotonga Hospital received a lecture Tuesday on ciguatera, from marine biologist Dr Teina Rongo.
Te Kainga receives India grant for van
Tuesday 30 April 2013 | Published in Health
A new transport vehicle for Te Kainga has been made possible thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Indian government.
Time running out for sanitation sign-up
Monday 29 April 2013 | Published in Health
About 40 homeowners in the Muri/Avana area risk being fined if they don’t sign up for a sanitation system upgrade by the end of the month.
Ministry in good health: secretary
Saturday 27 April 2013 | Published in Health
The head of the health ministry has defended the country’s health service after claims from the opposition party that standards have declined in recent years.
Ministries unite for good health
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Health
The intermarriage of health, agriculture and education policy is helping the country draw closer to its goal of countering ill health through healthy eating.
Three-pronged approach to home-grown food
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands needs to reduce food imports if it wants to have a chance at health and wealth, believes the agricultural ministry.
Opposition critical of health services
Wednesday 24 April 2013 | Published in Health
The opposition believes health services are lacking, despite optimistic promises made by the health minister when he came into power two years ago.
Cook Islanders served at Gallipoli
Wednesday 24 April 2013 | Published in Health
As ANZAC Day approaches many families reflect upon the service of Pacific Islanders in the New Zealand Army in WWI.
Doctor referrals to stop
Wednesday 17 April 2013 | Published in Health
A man who advertised alternative medical care while working as a caregiver has said he will stop making such recommendations during working hours.