Health
Taking no-smoking message to schools
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health is gearing up for World No Tobacco Day on Friday – and is visiting schools to spread the no-smoking message.
Free 'health awareness' event
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Health
A ‘health awareness evening’ will be held tonight at Takitumu Palace.
Last call for pre-ordered flu shots
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Health
Those who pre-ordered influenza vaccines will need to confirm their order by Thursday.
World No Tobacco Day on Friday
Monday 27 May 2013 | Published in Health
World No Tobacco Day will take place this Friday.
MP champions healthy choices
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Health
Titikaveka MP Selina Napa has her sights set on the growing issue of public health in the Pacific.
Moonboots collected for hospital
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Health
Hospital Comforts is getting some extra support, in the form of a collection of moonboots, knee braces, wrist guards and slings.
Free flu shots for resort staff
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Health
Flu vaccines sold out earlier this month – but Pacific Resort staff got in quick with pre-ordered shots.
Dengue cases highlighted
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Health
A variety of health issues were identified in the latest health reports released for the month of April from Community Health Services, including three cases of dengue-like illness.
Support for solidarity at candlelight walk
Wednesday 22 May 2013 | Published in Health
A candlelight walk was held on Saturday to support those living with HIV and AIDS.
Hospital upgrade underway this week
Monday 20 May 2013 | Published in Health
Work begins this week on the long awaited upgrade to the outpatients department at Rarotonga Hospital.
Flu vaccines sold out for 2013
Saturday 18 May 2013 | Published in Health
Flu vaccines have sold out at CITC for 2013.
Candlelight walk for solidarity
Thursday 16 May 2013 | Published in Health
The community is encouraged to join a candlelight walk this weekend to support those living with HIV and AIDS.
Social fund details released
Thursday 16 May 2013 | Published in Health
The funding details of the Social Impact Fund recipients have been announced by the fund’s board chairman Danny Vakaroa.
$19K for Red Cross charity fundraiser
Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Published in Health
Cook Islands Red Cross (CIRC) raised $19,000 at its fundraiser on May 8.
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.