Health
Global Handwashing Day commemorated
Thursday 16 October 2014 | Published in Health
Washing your hands thoroughly with soap to prevent the spread of diseases is the core message of the Global Hand washing Day commemorated on October 15 each year.
Party in Pink raises funds
Wednesday 15 October 2014 | Published in Health
Close to $2000 has been raised so far for the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation from various events organised to raise awareness and funds for the foundation.
Info booth helps support mental health services
Monday 13 October 2014 | Published in Health
Educating Cook Islanders about mental health was the focus of the World Mental Health Day information booth in Avarua on Friday 10 October.
Visible community support for breast cancer awareness
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Health
It was all hands on deck for volunteers and Westpac bank employees at the annual street appeal day for the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation.
More support for mental health services needed
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Health
Developing and endorsing a useful mental health policy and plan is one of two key action plans the Cook Islands adopt to improve its delivery of mental health services.
PM issues Ebola advisory
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Health
The Prime Minister has issued a national advisory to provide assurances to the public that Government authorities are maintaining a vigilant watch over the spread of the Ebola virus, which broke out mainly from the West Africa region.
Text line open for breast cancer awareness donations
Friday 10 October 2014 | Published in Health
In a first for the Cook Islands, people who want to give money to the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation this year will be able to text their donation.
EIT donates nursing books to the Cook Islands
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Health
Student nurses in the Cook Islands have lots of extra reading to look forward to, with staff from EIT’s School of Nursing donating textbooks to support their three-year training programme.
Mental health awareness through community education,advocacy
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Health
World Mental Health Day will be marked this Friday October 10 and groups worldwide and on the island will be raising awareness about mental health.
Clean water saves lives, helps you live longer
Wednesday 1 October 2014 | Published in Health
Attendees at a water safety plan workshop in Aitutaki were visibly shocked when tests showed that nearly all of their home water supplies tested positive for contaminants.
Caregivers certified, honoured
Saturday 20 September 2014 | Published in Health
Unsung community heroes were honoured on Thursday night at the graduation of five new caregivers.
Be a First Aid hero
Sunday 14 September 2014 | Published in Health
WORLD FIRST AID Day is celebrated every year on September 13.
Scholarship funds boost local trainee nurses
Friday 12 September 2014 | Published in Health
Outer islands nurses in training can now fully concentrate on being the best health providers and not stress about the cost of traveling between the Pa Enua and Rarotonga thanks to a $30,000 scholarship to assist with travel.
Family, community can prevent suicide
Wednesday 10 September 2014 | Published in Health
Today Wednesday September 10 2014 marks the 12th annual International Suicide Prevention Day, and is marked worldwide to highlight awareness of the issue around the globe.
Cookie doctor studying disability
Tuesday 9 September 2014 | Published in Health
Dr Josephine Herman, currently based in Auckland, was recently in the Cook Islands meeting with various government agencies including the ministries of Health, Transportation, Infrastructure, and Police as part of her research into road safety accidents. Her work also includes the effect of sleepiness.Dr Herman said record keeping can be improved on the causes of road safety, which in turn will provide information to policymakers and contribute to prevention of future incidents and injuries.
Disease warning for travellers heading to the Pacific islands
Tuesday 9 September 2014 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health will no doubt step up its dengue and Zika virus awareness programmes after New Zealand announced is first case of Zika, a new disease ripping through the Pacific. In fact, reports out of New Zealand say that everyone diagnosed with Zika in New Zealand had become infected in the Pacific islands […]
Goverment programme aims to push smokers out of homes
Saturday 6 September 2014 | Published in Health
The government is continuing its push to eliminate smoking in the Cook Islands.
Fluoride study makes its way to the Cook Islands
Wednesday 3 September 2014 | Published in Health
Elected leaders and Government Officials have taken notice of a recently released, New Zealand study that claims no adverse health effects result from the addition of fluoride to drinking water.
British to blame for obesity in Pacific
Tuesday 2 September 2014 | Published in Health
British colonisers turned Pacific Islanders into some of the fattest people in the world by trying civilise them with fried food, a study by Oxford University has found.Islanders on Nauru and the Cook Islands in the Pacific have the highest levels of obesity in the world.
Asbestos removed from airport building
Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Health
Contractors clad in protective overalls, gloves and face masks have been removing asbestos roofing from an Airport Authority building this week.
