Health
Cook Islands teens suffering with mental wellbeing issues
Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, Local, National
A major mental health study has found a worryingly large proportion of surveyed Cook Islands adolescents experience high to very high levels of anxiety and other mental health issues.
Cooks’ fertility rates decline
Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, Local, National
There has been a slight dip in the fertility rates for Cook Islands women, according to the latest Census.
Water stations prove popular
Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, Local, National
Use of bottled water for household’s supply of drinking water has dropped over the past few years, as people start making more use of water stations.
Promoting good hygiene habit
Friday 17 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
Thirty-one wall mounted wash points were installed in community-based clinics and disability centres in the Cook Islands – 22 in Rarotonga, five in Aitutaki and four in Mangaia – in an effort to promote good hygiene habits.
Roster for the 2023 Paunu health clinics released
Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
Toddler Keanu Tupou-ote-Rangi Napa Iakimo and his mother visited the Kiikii Clinic Paunu Day run by the Cook Islands Child Welfare Association.
Children on dyslexia spectrum can now be assessed here
Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Parents with children who are struggling with reading, writing and spelling are encouraged to make an appointment with the Cook Islands Dyslexia Society Incorporated (CIDSI).
Liquid ibuprofen in stock amidst shortage in NZ
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
A leading Cook Islands pharmacy is asking customers to be “considerate” with purchases of liquid ibuprofen following a shortage in its supply in New Zealand.
Unlocking dyslexia
Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Health, Health, National, Weekend
Early childhood school days for some children have been and are a real struggle. It is particularly harder for those with dyslexia – a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words.
Covid numbers declining, five in hospital with virus
Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Five people have been hospitalised with Covid-19 as of January 23, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Health ministry focuses on NCDs and mental health
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health is holding internal discussions into reorienting the services at the Tupapa Primary Care, Public Health and Oral Health with greater focus on prevention rather than curative care.
Recruitment for specialised clinical roles and support ‘ongoing’
Friday 20 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health is hoping to fill seven key vacant positions ranging from lab technicians, laboratory scientist, radiographer, nurses and doctors.
Covid-19 cases declining, says Te Marae Ora
Friday 20 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Covid-19 case numbers in the Cook Islands have decreased following a spike in reinfection earlier this month.
Pharmacies clarify key guidelines on international prescriptions
Tuesday 17 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands Pharmacy Board has guidelines for the supply of medicines from overseas prescriptions, says a leading Rarotonga pharmacy.
Second Covid death
Friday 13 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands has recorded its second Covid-19-related death, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health announced yesterday.
Paxlovid available at TMO pharmacy
Thursday 12 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has supply for 100 prescriptions for Paxlovid, an anti-viral medication used to combat Covid-19.
New Covid variant detected, TMO calls on public to be vigilant
Wednesday 11 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health has identified a case of the XBB1 variant in the Cook Islands.
Covid-19 cases stable: TMO
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The Covid-19 case numbers remain ‘stable’ for now in the Cook Islands and Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health says it will not reintroduce any further precautionary health measures.
Second recruitment of nursing students to begin in June
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Seventeen students pursuing Bachelor in Nursing Pacific are five weeks away from completing their first year of studies.
Te Marae Ora out to prevent dengue outbreak
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) says it will ensure there are no dengue outbreaks in the Cook Islands following the recent rainy spell.
First cohort of nursing graduates to strengthen health system
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Health, National
From July to December last year, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) had 33 staff including nurses concluding their employment for various reasons.
