Monday 3 December 2012 | Published in Health
They mightn’t have arrived with Santa, but the gifts of food donated by members of CITC Building Centre certainly brought some pre-Christmas cheer to the Are Pa Metua on Thursday.
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Health
New Zealand High Commissioner John Carter’s recent Round Raro Road Race (RRRR) has had major spinoffs for two health foundations.
Wednesday 28 November 2012 | Published in Health
Sharing the message of anti-domestic violence to the vulnerable was the final stop on the Rarotonga tour for the group of sports stars and coaches yesterday.
Saturday 24 November 2012 | Published in Health
The government aims to make Cook Islands’ public buildings more user-friendly for disabled people by improving wheelchair access.
Friday 23 November 2012 | Published in Health
CITC Pharmacist Shannon Saunders has been working with suppliers to give Hospital Comforts some extra support.
Friday 23 November 2012 | Published in Health
“What does HIV mean to you?” is the question being asked of the Cook Islands community this year for World AIDS Day.
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Health
The Pacific Islands Aids Foundation (PIAF) is in the process of releasing a second series of a radio drama documenting the accounts of women with HIV in the Pacific.
Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Health
Women in the Cook Islands are being asked to tell their stories for a survey.
Tuesday 13 November 2012 | Published in Health
A funding package was signed yesterday to improve and protect the lives of the most vulnerable members of our society.
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Health
The health minister has asked for New Zealand’s help in keeping the country’s medical supplies stocked better.
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Health
The increasing rates of non-communicable disease in this country put pressure on already low medical supplies, according to health minister Nandi Glassie.
Saturday 3 November 2012 | Published in Health
Tributes to Don Silk from the community have been pouring into the editor’s inbox since the 84-year-old passed away peacefully at his home in Tupapa on Wednesday morning.
Tuesday 30 October 2012 | Published in Health
Youthline has released its first report on how young Cook Islanders are using its services – with the most common issue being relationship problems with partners.
Thursday 25 October 2012 | Published in Health
A focus on combating non-communicable diseases (NCD) such as cancer, obesity and diabetes was the motive behind a three-day workshop run by three representatives from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Health
Global Handwashing Day came and went without much lather in the Cooks this year, but the health ministry still wants the message out there: Clean hands save lives.
Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Health
Nelson Hospital staff may soon have the opportunity to help make a difference to Cook Islands health services.
Wednesday 17 October 2012 | Published in Health
A desire to have uniformity throughout New Zealand ambulances has seen the Rarotonga Hospital Ambulance benefit from the addition of a stretcher wheelchair, 14 new neck collars and other medical equipment.
Wednesday 17 October 2012 | Published in Health
Rarotonga Hospital’s chief medical officer Dr Voi Solomone said the recent trip by a Quangdong General Hospital delegation had been incredibly beneficial for both parties.
Tuesday 16 October 2012 | Published in Health
MOIP secretary Donye Numa is reassuring people in the Muri and Avana areas their Biolytix systems are safe and functioning properly.
Saturday 13 October 2012 | Published in Health
A Canadian man who felt the generous spirit of the Cook Islands is back on the rock and ready to return the favour once again.