Wednesday 24 June 2015 | Published in Health
A YEAR into the automated external defibrillator (AED) programme, members of the Cook Islands Water Safety and Surf Lifesaving Council are still holding workshops on how to use the machines.
Tuesday 23 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
THE COOK Islands Fire and Safety (CIFS) is running a Fire Wise programme in schools to educate children on fire safety.
Monday 22 June 2015 | Published in Health
It’s time to turn off the computer and the TV, unplug the games console, step away from the couch and stand up for your mental health.
Saturday 20 June 2015 | Published in Health
It seems every second person you speak to on Rarotonga has had Chikungunya, or knows someone who has.
Thursday 18 June 2015 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health is battling to contain the Chikungunya mosquito virus before the influx of visitors to Rarotonga for the Te Maeva Nui celebrations in July.
Tuesday 16 June 2015 | Published in Health
A group of teachers are on the other side of the classroom this week in an effort to become better educators of sexuality.
Tuesday 16 June 2015 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health is one step closer to bringing mental health awareness and support to the forefront of the Cook Islands.
Monday 15 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Infrastructure Cook Islands’ Waste Management department is exploring ways to find a permanent fix for solid waste disposal in Rarotonga.
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Health
The death of a 10 month old baby and 37-year-old man from dengue fever in American Samoa has alarmed health authorities in the Pacific.
Monday 8 June 2015 | Published in Health
Expensive fruits and vegetables, and low salaries are issues fuelling the obesity epidemic in the Cook Islands.
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Published in Health
Information on Chikungunya disease has only recently been made available to tourists entering the country, with some still surprised to discover the presence of the debilitating virus in the Cook Islands.
Friday 5 June 2015 | Published in Health
A recent report published by the World Health Organisation has labeled the Cook Islands as the fattest nation in the world, but the Ministry of Health isn’t happy with such a negative report.
Thursday 4 June 2015 | Published in Health
The Crown Beach Resort in Arorangi has joined the battle against non-communicable diseases and obesity by offering staff free health checks.
Tuesday 2 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
There has been a decline in the Chikungunya virus cases in the Cook Islands.
Thursday 28 May 2015 | Published in Health
A new Ministry of Health policy on mental health has been put out to the public for consultation.
Wednesday 27 May 2015 | Published in Health
With ongoing rain and cold periods forecast for the Cook Islands, it’s the perfect time for residents to protect themselves and their families against the flu.
Wednesday 20 May 2015 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands Public Health Service says it is doing its best to keep up with a programme to spray insecticide around the homes and workplaces of Chikungunya disease victims in a bid to control the spread of the debilitating virus.
Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Health
Cook Islands Public Health Services staff have apparently been barred from talking to the media about the spread of mosquito-borne viruses on Rarotonga.
Thursday 14 May 2015 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands has the highest levels of obesity in the world.
Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Health
The achievements and valued contributions of Cook Islands nurses will be celebrated this week as part of International Nurse Day today, May 12.