Health
Scientist explains ciguatera to medical staff
Friday 3 May 2013 | Published in Health
The health minister and around 40 doctors and nurses at Rarotonga Hospital received a lecture Tuesday on ciguatera, from marine biologist Dr Teina Rongo.
Te Kainga receives India grant for van
Tuesday 30 April 2013 | Published in Health
A new transport vehicle for Te Kainga has been made possible thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Indian government.
Time running out for sanitation sign-up
Monday 29 April 2013 | Published in Health
About 40 homeowners in the Muri/Avana area risk being fined if they don’t sign up for a sanitation system upgrade by the end of the month.
Ministry in good health: secretary
Saturday 27 April 2013 | Published in Health
The head of the health ministry has defended the country’s health service after claims from the opposition party that standards have declined in recent years.
Ministries unite for good health
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Health
The intermarriage of health, agriculture and education policy is helping the country draw closer to its goal of countering ill health through healthy eating.
Three-pronged approach to home-grown food
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands needs to reduce food imports if it wants to have a chance at health and wealth, believes the agricultural ministry.
Opposition critical of health services
Wednesday 24 April 2013 | Published in Health
The opposition believes health services are lacking, despite optimistic promises made by the health minister when he came into power two years ago.
Cook Islanders served at Gallipoli
Wednesday 24 April 2013 | Published in Health
As ANZAC Day approaches many families reflect upon the service of Pacific Islanders in the New Zealand Army in WWI.
Doctor referrals to stop
Wednesday 17 April 2013 | Published in Health
A man who advertised alternative medical care while working as a caregiver has said he will stop making such recommendations during working hours.
Caregiver refers patients to clinic
Tuesday 16 April 2013 | Published in Health
A local man who advertised the services of an alternative medicine practitioner in elderly homes refused to name the person he was referring to, calling him only ‘Dr Richard’.
New yoga classes on the rock
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Health
Teaching yoga and helping people to care for their bodies, has been the work of a lifetime for Diya Welland.
Call for flu vaccine orders
Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Health
Cooler weather is around the corner, and people wanting a flu vaccine will need to order it in advance this year.
Turangi site highlighted at tutaka
Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Health
Tutaka health checks have been taking place across the island this week, with the old recycling centre in Turangi identified as one of the areas of concern.
Fireman retires after 36 years of service
Saturday 30 March 2013 | Published in Health
If his health was in good nick – newly retired fireman Thomas McDonald Tepai would still be front and centre at the Rescue Fire Service headquarters at Rarotonga airport ready for work.
FR on a mission for health
Thursday 28 March 2013 | Published in Health
The Fitness Revolution gym in Nikao unveiled its new name and $20,000 worth of gym equipment as part of its commitment to getting Cook Islanders moving for healthier lifestyles.
Family health survey begins
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Health
Talking to women across the Cook Islands, as part of the Family Health and Safety survey is well underway.
A glass of water?
Friday 22 March 2013 | Published in Health
The brown water that came out of June Baudinet’s tap at her Avarua store was not even fit enough to give to her pigs says the businesswoman.
PIAF prepares to close
Wednesday 20 March 2013 | Published in Health
An organisation which started its life in the Cook Islands and has represented the rights and voices of people living with HIV in the Pacific for over a decade is closing.
PIAF dedicated to the region
Wednesday 20 March 2013 | Published in Health
An organisation which worked tirelessly for a decade to overcome people’s fear of HIV and nurtured those living with it has died because funding dried up.
Prostate foundation to meet
Wednesday 20 March 2013 | Published in Health
Raising awareness of prostate cancer and men’s health in general is the focus of the Prostate Foundation.