Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Health, Local, National
“Neneva, avouvou, ka’a ka’a.” These are some of the terms used towards and about Cook Islanders that experience mental illness.
Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Health, Local, National
A mental health workshop for frontline workers aims to tackle stigma and promote community awareness through cultural integration and improved access to services. Candice Luke reports.
Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
As of January 22, Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health reported eight Covid-19 cases.
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Health, National
Mental health organisation Te Kainga O Pa Taunga is preparing to host a primary care psychiatry workshop for frontline staff and volunteers, to tackle the issue of mental illness stigma in the Cook Islands and improve statistics.
Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, Local, National
Cook Islands has ranked poorly in the Pacific according to a Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Global Monitoring Report, produced by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank.
Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National
Water levels in the Rarotonga catchments have quickly fallen again as the island hopes for more rain.
Friday 12 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Concerns are mounting about a potential complacency towards Covid safety measures after new cases emerged in Rarotonga and the outer islands.
Saturday 30 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Reported Covid-19 cases in the Cook Islands, particularly on Aitutaki and Mangaia, have been on the rise, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Thursday 28 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Secretary of Health Bob Williams will continue in his role for another three years following his reappointment this month.
Friday 22 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has taken a step further into improving women’s health in the Cook Islands by launching the Cervical Cancer Self-Testing Programme that will commence in January 2024.
Wednesday 20 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
Corrective Services are still struggling with mental health support as their needs are ‘not being met’.
Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Parliament
Cook Islanders who require medicinal cannabis for their health’s wellbeing can now import or bring the item into the country, provided the product is being prescribed by an overseas medical practitioner.
Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Parliament
Debate on the use and importation of medicinal cannabis in the Cook Islands continues in Parliament today after gaining support from both Government and Opposition MPs.
Wednesday 13 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
A study in the Cook Islands found high rates of diabetes, particularly among women and those aged 45-64, suggesting a need for earlier screening and increased awareness campaigns.
Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
A significant milestone for the Pasifika Medical Association Group (PMA) and Etu Pasifika Canterbury (EPC) was unveiled in Christchurch, New Zealand, this month.
Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Health, National, Politics
A senior lawyer has lambasted proposed legislation supporting availability of cannabis in the Cook Islands, saying it has ‘no guts’.
Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Health, Local, National, Politics
‘Hemp could have a commercial benefit for Cook Islands’
Monday 4 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
A former staffer has jumped in with claims of sexual assault following allegations of a toxic workplace culture at Te Marae Ora.
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have emerged as the leading cause of premature illness, death, and disability in the Cook Islands, according to Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Pacific Games, Sports
Team Cook Islands has expressed satisfaction with the overall health of their athletes, with only a few reported illnesses during their stay in Honiara, Solomon Islands.