Health
Health services are improving says ex-minister
Saturday August 18, 2018The delivery of health services in the Cook Islands has gradually improved over the years, says former health minister Nandi Glassie.
Health issues up, budget down
Friday August 17, 2018Despite an increase in complex health issues and challenges, the Cook Islands’ annual spending on health has declined every year for the past six years.
Trainer wants to work with health dept
Wednesday August 15, 2018Chris Denny from Raro Personal Trainers says weight loss is a bonus of his 12-week box-fit fitness programme.
Scholarship honours Sir Terepai
Wednesday July 25, 2018Six new scholarships have been launched to attract Pasifika students into the medical profession and to offer support to Pacific doctors and nurses who currently work in it.
Automated defibrillators ‘tried and proven’
Wednesday July 25, 2018A new shipment of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to replace some older ones on the island are in the country now.
Drug study welcomed
Wednesday July 25, 2018Ministry of Health has welcomed the New Zealand government’s consideration of pleas to open access to its drug buying agency PHARMAC to five Pacific Island countries, including the Cook Islands.
OSH reform set to raise standards
Friday July 20, 2018The Cook Islands Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) national reform project is underway with the aim of raising the standards of occupational safety and health across the Cook Islands by establishing new legal requirements for OSH, workers’ compensation and employers’ liability insurance.
Health conference heads to Aitutaki
Monday July 16, 2018The 20th Annual Cook Islands Health Conference 2018 will continue with a two-day session in Aitutaki, starting this morning.
Health gathering deemed ‘fantastic’
Saturday July 14, 2018The 20th Annual Cook Islands Health Conference 2018 ended yesterday with some important issues highlighted by the participants in the three-day forum, held at the National Auditorium.
