Health
Health ministry wants water treatment
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.
International Nurses Week celebrated
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.
New plan to combat NCD crisis
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.
Infant seat scheme launched
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.
Elephantiasis testing in northern group
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.
Zika cases dwindling
Wednesday 7 May 2014 | Published in Health
An outbreak of the zika virus which began in February appears to be nearing its end, says the Ministry of Health.
Cooks top binge drinkers: WHO
Wednesday 30 April 2014 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands is the world’s top binge drinking country, according to international media reports.
Health inspectors visit workplaces
Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in Health
Labour and Employment Relations Inspectors in the Ministry of Internal Affairs have begun courtesy visits to workplaces on Rarotonga to gauge levels of health, safety and welfare.
Zika spreads to outer islands
Wednesday 16 April 2014 | Published in Health
Cases of the zika virus have started popping up in the outer islands, although the only surprise is that it took so long to spread.
No dengue cases confirmed
Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Health
Despite claims by some members of the public that they have been bed-ridden by dengue fever, the Ministry of Health says no cases have been confirmed.
Zika outbreak may be slowing
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Health
Health officials believe an outbreak of the zika virus in Rarotonga and Aitutaki is starting to lose traction.
Spruced up hospital wing opens
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Health
Rarotonga Hospital’s newly renovated outpatients wing was officially opened at a formal ceremony yesterday, with a large crowd on hand to celebrate the event.
Workshop part of larger mental health event
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Health
The two-day mental health workshop held on Mauke recently was part of a five days mental health programme conducted by the Ministry of Health in partnership with Te Kainga O Pa Taunga and the Putuputuanga Tauturu Taeake (PTT/AA).
Zika message fails to bite
Tuesday 25 March 2014 | Published in Health
Rarotonga’s zika outbreak is likely to continue until most people on the island have contracted the virus, says the Ministry of Health.
Zika number keeps rising
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Health
More than 300 people have been reported as showing symptoms of the zika virus this week, says the Ministry of Health.
Zika count too low, say pharmacists
Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Health
Pharmacy managers suspect the number of people who have contracted the zika virus in Rarotonga is much higher then the official reported figure.
Zika count complicated by hospital reports
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health is finding it difficult to work out how many people have been affected by the zika virus because names are being duplicated on patient lists.
No new dengue cases reported
Friday 28 February 2014 | Published in Health
There have been no new cases of dengue fever reported since Tuesday but that does not mean the outbreak has been contained, says the Ministry of Health.
Schools sprayed in bid to stop dengue spread
Thursday 27 February 2014 | Published in Health
Health officers have started spraying around schools in Rarotonga to kill mosquitoes and contain a dengue fever outbreak.
More cases of dengue confirmed
Wednesday 19 February 2014 | Published in Health
Four cases of dengue fever have now been confirmed in Rarotonga, prompting local health officials to warn the island may be heading towards an outbreak.
