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New Zealand infectious disease specialist and microbiologist Dr Richard Everts (left) with Rarotonga hospital chief microbiologist Geoffrey Wuatai working on a sample for antibiotic resistance. 18022710

Cook Islands rate low in antibiotic resistance

Wednesday February 28, 2018

Antibiotic resistance is increasing all around the Pacific Islands, but in the Cook Islands it is not a problem yet.

Cook Islands on dengue alert

Wednesday February 21, 2018

With a new outbreak of dengue in surrounding Pacific islands, the Cook Islands Ministry of Health held a stakeholders meeting last Friday to examine the state of dengue surrounding the Cooks, and at prevention measures.

The $15 bottle of ‘akari pi’ Florence Syme-Buchanan bought at a roadside stall in Aroa alongside a $3.40 bottle of cooking oil from Prime Foods. The only diff erence is one has had the label removed – she says the contents are exactly the same. 1802060

‘Miracle’ ointment not what it seems

Monday February 12, 2018

Bottles of mass-produced coconut cooking oil are being passed off as the medicinal herbal ointment akari pi, also known as “Mauke miracle oil”.

Speaker of the House Niki Rattle will chair a six-person panel during the debate. 18020512

Debate on mental health issues

Tuesday February 06, 2018

Prominent members of the community and the health sector will air their views on how effectively mental health issues are being addressed in the Cook Islands at a Speaker’s debate on Thursday.

New medical service could save lives

Tuesday January 30, 2018

A medical information service collecting health data across the Pacific is on its way to the Cook Islands.

Rarotonga’s chickens are a particularly hardy breed, a study has found. 18012812

Local chickens potential food source

Monday January 29, 2018

The ministry of agriculture is awaiting the final outcome of a study of island chickens and their potential for use as a food source.

Dr Terrence Henry. 18011909

Doctor makes history

Thursday January 25, 2018

Dr Terrence Henry has returned to his home of Rarotonga after completing his formal postgraduate training in Fiji – and making history for the Cook Islands.

Chickenpox causes an itchy rash of blisters and a fever, a health ministry spokesman says. 18012313

Chickenpox warning for island

Wednesday January 24, 2018

An outbreak of chickenpox on Rarotonga could pose a threat to schools as the new academic year gets underway.

Another ambulance for Rarotonga

Monday January 22, 2018

The Ministry of Health is looking to procure a new ambulance for the Rarotonga Hospital.

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