Health
Health literacy discussed
Wednesday 3 August 2016 | Published in Health
A NEW Zealand Aid-funded partnership programme has brought together a team of professional educators to discuss the future of a pilot scheme for the Cook Islands Pacific Science for Health Literacy Project.
Tutaka shows serious health hazards
Wednesday 3 August 2016 | Published in Health
A NUMBER of serious issues affecting some Rarotonga properties have been noted by the Cook Islands Ministry of Health following the end of the Tutaka mass cleaning campaign on July 29.
Health on campaign this week
Tuesday 19 July 2016 | Published in Health
Cook Islands Ministry of Health has started its Tutaka mass cleaning campaign on Rarotonga, with MoH staff taking on the challenge of inspecting homes and business houses yesterday.
Annual opportunity for breast cancer check
Monday 11 July 2016 | Published in Health
COOK ISLANDS women who are in Rarotonga for the next two weeks and who are over 40 years old or have a family history of breast cancer are being encouraged to take the opportunity to have breast checks while they are here.
Health conference focuses on trauma
Thursday 7 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
THE EFFECTS of trauma on individuals, families and communities impacts hugely on the Cook Islands economy.
Mental health workshop on Mauke
Thursday 30 June 2016 | Published in Health
Empowering changes in attitudes towards mental health, disabilities and gender-based violence was the aim of a recent follow-up trip to Mauke by non-government organisations Te Kainga o Pa Taunga, Punanga Tauturu Women’s Counselling Centre and the Disability and Child and Family Division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Comedian speaks out on mental health
Monday 20 June 2016 | Published in Health
COMEDIAN turned prominent mental health educator, Mike King, will visit schools on Rarotonga next week.
Give blood and save a life
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Published in Health
WORLD BLOOD Donor Day is celebrated every year on June 14 and this year’s theme is “Blood connects us all.”
Pharmacist situation no problem, says Iro
Friday 10 June 2016 | Published in Health
HEALTH Ministry secretary Elizabeth Iro has moved to dispel rumours that there is a shortage of qualified pharmacists at the island’s hospital.
Mental health centre launches programme
Thursday 12 May 2016 | Published in Health
IN an effort to address mental health issues in the Cook Isalnds, Te Kainga Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre will organise an outreach programme at Te Upoko Enua hall in Amuri on Friday.
Health team does well in the north
Tuesday 10 May 2016 | Published in Health
A total of 255 children was screened for rheumatic heart disease in the northern islands during a visit from a medical outreach programme.
Te Kainga reaches out
Thursday 5 May 2016 | Published in Health
TE Kainga’s Mental Health Trust Psychosocial Rehabilitation Programme on Mangaia drew about 20 sufferers, guardians and carers for mentally challenged adults and children.
Cancer checks a bonus for island women
Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Published in Health
For the last seven years Cook Islands women have had the opportunity to have specialist breast cancer checks without having to leave the country.
Efforts to keep Zika away still working
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Health
Though the disease is present in some other Pacific countries, the Cook Islands Ministry of Health has still not recorded any confirmed cases of Zika virus this year.
Health expert guest speaker
Monday 2 May 2016 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation is holding its Annual General Meeting this evening.
Kiwi team checks eye problems
Thursday 21 April 2016 | Published in Health
ADVANCED eye cataracts have become a common problem among elderly Cook Islands residents says visiting New Zealand ophthalmologist Dr Alison Pereira.
Fighting breast cancer
Thursday 21 April 2016 | Published in Health
IN a bid to raise awareness of breast cancer, the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) will provide a free screening programme in July.
Biosecurity workshop held
Monday 18 April 2016 | Published in Health
BIOSECURITY Service Cook Islands is holding a workshop on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Wildlife Species (CITES) at the Agriculture office this week.
NCD drive recognised
Saturday 16 April 2016 | Published in Health
THE World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged the Cook Islands government’s commitment towards addressing non-communicable diseases problem (NCDs) in this country.
Free eye surgery starts on Monday
Thursday 14 April 2016 | Published in Health
Good news for Cook Islanders with eye problems - a team of eye specialists from New Zealand will begin free surgery on the island on Monday.