Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health begins hosting its annual Cook Islands Health Conference today.
Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Health
Long-awaited influenza vaccines are finally due to arrive in Rarotonga this weekend, meaning the first injections should be available from early next week.
Tuesday 1 July 2014 | Published in Health
A nutritionist who has worked with dozens of elite athletes from all over the world is running a workshop in Rarotonga this weekend.
Thursday 26 June 2014 | Published in Health
Influenza vaccine supplies could be in the country as early as this week after shipping issues were resolved with a new manufacturer.
Wednesday 25 June 2014 | Published in Health
A group from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic is back in Rarotonga to treat locals with free spine checks and adjustments.
Monday 23 June 2014 | Published in Health
Responding to potential global health threats such as dengue fever is the focus of a current public health workshop.
Wednesday 18 June 2014 | Published in Health
More than 600 people have been unable to receive their influenza vaccination because a New Zealand manufacturer is refusing to freight its product to Rarotonga.
Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Health
As the excise on tobacco products is about to be increased again, the biggest retailer in the country says the Ministry of Health’s anti-smoking strategy is working.
Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Health
An online ‘petition’ has been launched to pressure the Ministry of Health into importing black widow spider anti-venom.
Wednesday 11 June 2014 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health says it is concerned about a resurgence in the number of cases of leprosy throughout the Pacific region.
Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Health
A group of health officers has headed to Penrhyn to commence testing in the Northern Group for filariasis, more commonly known as elephantiasis.
Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health is considering whether to import black widow anti-venom to be used in the rare event of a spider bite.
Saturday 31 May 2014 | Published in Health
From the Cook Islands to India, and all the way to Peru, the global community is marking 2014 World No Tobacco Day.
Friday 30 May 2014 | Published in Health
A Ministry of Health programme designed to help smokers quit the habit is seeing some success, says a public health official.
Thursday 29 May 2014 | Published in Health
It’s still early days but a small number of parents have already taken advantage of a recently-launched infant car seat rental scheme.
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Health
Chemical disinfection continues to be a preferred method for supplying potable water to households, despite a Government decision not to include it as part of an upgrade of Rarotonga’s water supply infrastructure.
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Health
Cook Islands Nurses Association will join in the commemoration of international nurses week this week to celebrate nurses and their achievements.
Friday 9 May 2014 | Published in Health
Health leaders and stakeholders will be meeting this month to start devising a new plan for tackling the non-communicable disease (NCD) crisis in the Cook Islands.
Friday 9 May 2014 | Published in Health
A major step has been taken to improve road safety in the Cook Islands with the launch of a scheme giving parents cheap access to infant car seats.
Friday 9 May 2014 | Published in Health
Health officers will be heading to the northern islands later this month to carry out tests for filariasis, a tropical disease commonly known as elephantiasis.