Health
Stepping stones to gender equality
Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Health
A “stepping stones” approach needs to be taken within the community to promote gender equality, sexual and reproductive health, and an understanding of how climate change affects these issues.
CIWA approves of leave policy
Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Health
Cook Islands Workers Association is impressed with the new public servants leave policy.
Think of your mental health today
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Health
World Mental Health Day is being recognised today to raise public awareness about mental health.
Soft drink a confirmed obesity risk
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Health
New research powerfully strengthens the case against soft drink and other sugary beverages as culprits in the obesity epidemic.
Cooks disability strategy developing
Tuesday 9 October 2012 | Published in Health
Cook Islands National Disability Council (CINDC) coordinator Pat Farr believes the country is on the right track to implementing the Pacific region’s disability strategy.
'Put fines back into roads'
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Health
New Zealand is having a renewed crack-down on motorists not wearing seatbelts – but a Cook Islands road safety campaigner can’t see that happening here anytime soon.
New guidelines help fight against STIs
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Health
Fiji president Ratu Epeli Nailatikau recently participated with the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) in the launch of Comprehensive Sexually Transmitted Infections Management Guidelines.
'Silent epidemic'
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Health
United States health authorities are recommending all baby boomers be tested for hepatitis C to help avoid serious liver disease and death.
Benefits for local youth this week
Wednesday 8 August 2012 | Published in Health
Young adults will have access to free reproductive health services as part of the Adolescence and Youth Awareness Week.