Health
Delay pregnancy, ministry suggests
Saturday February 06, 2016The Ministry of Health is suggesting women in their reproductive age should consider delaying their pregnancy as the Zika virus continues to spread in the Pacific.
Drink treated, clean water
Thursday February 04, 2016People have been advised to drink treated water as cases of a new stomach bug have emerged on Rarotonga.
Health ministry steps up Zika fight
Thursday February 04, 2016Cook Islands Community Health Services are considering reactivating Operation Namu to ensure the country is safe from the fast spreading Zika virus.
Get fit class designed for young and old
Thursday January 14, 2016A new exercise class aimed at inspiring young and old to get fit has started at Arorangi.
‘Red eye’ increase concerns Health
Tuesday December 29, 2015An increase in the number of people reporting to Rarotonga hospital with conjunctivitis, more popularly known here as “red eye” or “sexy eyes,” has Ministry of Health staff worried.
Vacant properties cause tutaka concerns
Thursday December 10, 2015Increasing numbers of abandoned homes and vacant and overgrown sections on Rarotonga is giving Ministry of Health staff some concern as they conduct progress with the 10-day pre-Christmas Tutaka this week.
Mental health programme flourishes
Tuesday November 17, 2015The monthly programme to provide solace to people suffering from stress and mental illness continues to gain momentum.
Hygiene key in helping to prevent illness spread
Friday November 13, 2015The number of people suffering diarrhea and vomiting presenting at the Rarotonga Hospital outpatients department and the Tupapa Community clinic has risen in the last two weeks.
School donation helps breast cancer campaign
Tuesday November 03, 2015The Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation received a wonderful surprise on Friday last week, in the form of a donation of more than $300 from Avarua School.
