Health
Join in World Food Day
Thursday October 18, 2018Fresh organic baby food will feature at the World Food Day tomorrow at the Punanga Nui Market.
Obesity must be caught early
Wednesday October 17, 2018Obesity is the highest Non Communicable Disease (NCD) faced by the Cook Islands.
Emotional start to nurses’ forum
Tuesday October 16, 2018There was plenty of vibrant colours, and an equal amount of emotion at the opening of the 19th South Pacific Nurses’ Forum at the National Auditorium yesterday morning.
Cooks among TB-free nations
Monday October 15, 2018The Cook Islands is one of only eight countries in the world that did not have a reported case of tuberculosis (TB) last year.
Pacific nursing forum to open
Saturday October 13, 2018More than 400 nurses will attend the 19th South Pacific Nurses Forum (SPCN) 2018 hosted by the Cook Islands Nurses Association (CINA) that opens on Monday.
Walk and talk to health
Wednesday October 10, 2018“These Boots are made for walking and that’s what the Cook Islanders are going to do, and one of these days these boots are going to walk all around you.”
Pacific moves to boost rights of young disabled
Monday October 08, 2018Countries in Asia-Pacific region have committed to accelerate efforts to promote the rights of, and eliminate violence against, children and adolescents with disabilities.
Petition to clear Dr Williams’ name
Friday October 05, 2018A petition has started to clear the name of Dr Joe Williams, who has been fined by New Zealand Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal for mixing medicines he should not have and giving inappropriate dietary advice.
Dr Williams fined for mixing medicines
Thursday October 04, 2018Doctor Joseph (Joe) Williams has been fined $10,000 and ordered to pay costs of $145,000 for mixing medicines he should not have, as well as giving inappropriate dietary advice.
