Health
Good hygiene safest choice
Thursday 21 February 2013 | Published in Health
The latest in health reports from the Community Health Services was released this month, with high numbers of cases of diarrhoea noted in the Cook Islands.
MP asks about consultant's pay
Thursday 21 February 2013 | Published in Health
The health ministry does not pay the salaries of overseas consultants brought over to help with legislation as they cannot afford it.
Healthy choices prevent lifestyle diseases
Monday 11 February 2013 | Published in Health
Too many Cook Islanders are dying prematurely from chronic non communicable diseases (NCD) – deaths that can be prevented through healthy lifestyle changes.
Health ministry release strategic plan
Saturday 9 February 2013 | Published in Health
A health system that supports and empowers individuals, family and communities to achieve their full health potential is one of three goals outlined in the newly released Cook Islands National Health Strategy 2012-2016.
Child injured on road
Friday 8 February 2013 | Published in Health
Parents are being urged to make sure children are properly educated in road safety after an 8-year-old boy was struck by a motorbike on the Tupapa main road on Wednesday afternoon.
Fit Club open to challenge
Friday 8 February 2013 | Published in Health
The statistics on obesity in the Cook Islands is shocking.
Free eye check and glasses for kids
Saturday 2 February 2013 | Published in Health
If your child is struggling to read and write at school – they may need an eye check.
No dengue but heaps of mozzies
Friday 1 February 2013 | Published in Health
Recent deluges and the boom in mosquito numbers have some residents on edge over dengue fever.
Good hygiene counters flu
Thursday 31 January 2013 | Published in Health
If you or members of your household are experiencing influenza (flu) like symptoms – stay home and keep kids from going to school.
Demand for a bite of healthy fisheries
Saturday 26 January 2013 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands fisheries are in a healthy state – so healthy that everyone else wants a bite.
'Sad' death not meningitis, said doctor
Friday 25 January 2013 | Published in Health
The death of a young woman at Rarotonga Hospital last weekend left rumours floating around Rarotonga that both the woman’s family and the Ministry of Health are keen to quash.
Be smart, eat smart
Thursday 24 January 2013 | Published in Health
Giving children a great start to the new school year and helping them form healthy eating habits for life, begins with a nutritious school lunch.
New course on nutrition
Tuesday 22 January 2013 | Published in Health
A new short course designed to help Cook Islanders understand more about nutrition is one of a number of changes at the Cook Islands Hospitality and Tourism Training Centre.
Meeting tackles water safety
Tuesday 15 January 2013 | Published in Health
Increasing signage at danger spots in Rarotonga, informing tourists of those areas and forming an action group to prevent accidents were discussed at yesterday’s water safety meeting.
Water safety strategy planned
Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Health
A water safety council is one of the expected outcomes of a meeting surrounding the issue on Monday.
1st new year baby
Tuesday 8 January 2013 | Published in Health
Rarotonga’s first New Year baby took her sweet time coming into the world.
Full range families study planned for Cooks
Friday 4 January 2013 | Published in Health
Looking at the health of mothers and babies, to help paint a picture of the health of the nation, is set to take place in Rarotonga this year.
Esther Honey gets $700 gift
Monday 31 December 2012 | Published in Health
The Esther Honey Foundation has become the seventh group in as many years to receive a funding boost from Island Hopper Vacations.
Act now to prevent diabetes
Monday 31 December 2012 | Published in Health
As 2012 comes to an end, Takitumu Chief Pa Marie Ariki pens a column to acknowledge those who have assisted in pushing a greater of message of health to the wider community this year.
Calendar a reminder of commitment
Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Health
The Pacific Islands Forum leaders celebrated the adoption of the Gender Equality Declaration with a calendar focusing on improving the lives of women in the Pacific earlier this month.