Health
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.
Mental health: Don't suffer in silence
Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Health
Mental health problems continue to go untreated in the Cook Islands because people are afraid to come forward for help, says an expert in the field.
Warning about emergency pill
Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Health
Health professionals are being warned that the emergency contraception pill may not work for women who are overweight.
Strap your kids in, says Road Safety Council
Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Health
It may not be illegal but driving with an unrestrained child in the vehicle is highly dangerous, says the Road Safety Council.
Need help? Talk about it
Saturday 16 August 2014 | Published in Health
A four-week media campaign has been launched to promote a free telephone counselling helpline available for Cook Islands youth.
Film crew to highlight nutrition issues
Friday 15 August 2014 | Published in Health
An overseas film crew is currently in the Cook Islands to produce two films on food and nutrition for the United Nations.
Youth urged to ask for help
Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Health
Young people experiencing mental health problems should be encouraged and supported to reach out and ask for help, says the Cook Islands National Youth Council.
Youth Day focuses on mental health
Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Health
A number of activities are being run today to commemorate the United Nations’ International Youth Day, which is turning the spotlight on mental health this year.
Steps in place to keep Ebola out
Monday 11 August 2014 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health says it is working closely with agencies to protect our national borders from an Ebola epidemic devastating parts of West Africa.
Ministry pleased with salmonella response
Friday 8 August 2014 | Published in Health
The Head of the Ministry of Health says she is content with the way food recalls are handled by ministry staff.
Quick reaction catches tainted meat
Thursday 7 August 2014 | Published in Health
Swift action by local retailer Prime Foods prevented a salmonella outbreak in the United States from reaching the Cook Islands.
Switching on fitness for TAU staff
Friday 1 August 2014 | Published in Health
Staff at Te Aponga Uira are powering up their health and fitness efforts to get in shape before the festive season arrives again.
Medical evacuation from Mitiaro
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in Health
An emergency flight was reportedly made to Mitiaro yesterday morning to evacuate two people travelling to Rarotonga on voyaging vaka.
Survey of Cook Islands asbestos levels
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in Health
Two overseas consultants are visiting homes, government buildings, schools and hospitals in the Cook Islands to collect information about asbestos levels.
Tutaka wraps up tomorrow
Thursday 24 July 2014 | Published in Health
Health officers have been out in the field inspecting properties this week as part of the regular Tutaka health checks.
Flu outbreak could be on its way
Thursday 24 July 2014 | Published in Health
People in the Cook Islands are being warned to prepare for a flu outbreak as Kiwis escape the winter for a spell in the tropics.
Road Safety Council: Plan ahead, save lives
Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Health
Many crashes could be avoided if drivers simply exercised precaution and preparation, says the Road Safety Council.
Asbestos tests look mostly good
Friday 11 July 2014 | Published in Health
A Kiwi consultant has been back in the Cook Islands testing asbestos levels at a number of schools and government properties.
Recall notice for dodgy spaghetti
Wednesday 9 July 2014 | Published in Health
“Disgusting” is the word used by one consumer to describe the murky contents of a tin of spaghetti she bought last week.
