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Confidence key to life saving machine

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.

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Fire wise for kids

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.

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Stand up for mental health

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.

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Chikungunya alert Call for clean up

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.

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Health fights to contain mozzie virus

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.

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Teachers to learn more on sexuality

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.

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Mental Health everyone's business

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.

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Permanent answer sought for landfill

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.

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Dengue deaths sound the alert

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.

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Living costs blamed for fat problem

Monday 8 June 2015 | Published in Health

Expensive fruits and vegetables, and low salaries are issues fuelling the obesity epidemic in the Cook Islands.

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Virus news comes as shock

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.

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Obesity stats don't show whole picture

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.

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Workplace checks combat obesity

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.

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Mosquito virus cases in decline

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.

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Comments sought on mental health

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.

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Flu vaccines in short supply

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.

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Health battles mozzie virus

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.

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Health silent on virus spread

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.

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We're fattest nation in the whole world!

Thursday 14 May 2015 | Published in Health

The Cook Islands has the highest levels of obesity in the world.

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Nursing force acknowledged

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.

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