Health
Volunteer firefighter to tackle Sky Tower for friend battling cancer
Monday 6 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
Dedicated Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade member Tahiti Isaaka is participating in the Firefighters Sky Tower Challenge 2024 in Aotearoa New Zealand this month to raise funds for blood cancer.
New mammogram machine still in its procurement discussion stage: Williams
Monday 6 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health says the new mammogram machine to replace the outdated one is still in it procurement discussion stage.
Cook Islands vape ban threatens livelihoods, says business owner
Saturday 4 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
A small business supplier of imitation tobacco products including vape is calling on Te Marae Ora Ministry for Health to consider reviewing the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill 2024.
High hopes for chronic patients
Saturday 4 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
The law legalising medicinal cannabis is set to come into effect this month, requiring patients to have prescriptions and drugs to be imported from New Zealand or Australia.
Proposed vaping ban: $1 million fine for businesses breaching ban
Friday 3 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Parliament
A proposed ban on all imitation tobacco products, including vape/e-cigarettes, is included in the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill 2024 which will be tabled in Parliament this month.
TMO steps up dengue defence following outbreak in Samoa
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands is taking preventative measures to protect the country from dengue fever by fumigating incoming vessels from Pacific Island countries battling with an outbreak.
Vaping among children prompts proposal to raise smoking age
Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Ministry of Health proposes to raise the smoking age from 18 to 21 and implement new measures on imitation tobacco products like vape and e-cigarettes to reduce smoking rates in the country.
Public invited to discuss Health Bill, medicinal cannabis access
Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Health Secretary Bob Williams says it is important for the public to know and understand the Public Health Bill, set for public discussions starting today.
Health and visas top dissatisfaction list in Cook Islands public services
Monday 29 April 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Health, Local, National, Tourism
A Cook Islands public service satisfaction survey found that nearly half of respondents were dissatisfied, with the health clinic, visa applications and non-emergency police services being the least satisfying experiences.
Seasonal spike in skin infections
Tuesday 23 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health has seen 106 patients who have had some skin infection from the beginning of the year until early April.
Tupapa Clinic to undergo asbestos removal, dental and health care services to relocate
Tuesday 23 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Dental and Primary Health Care services will temporarily be relocated in June as work will be carried out at the Tupapa Primary Care and Outpatient building to remove building materials containing asbestos.
Autism promotes awareness with Rescue Fire visit
Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
Autism Cook Islands received donations from businesses and took children on a visit to the Rescue Fire Service to promote awareness and inclusion.
Youth development courses tackle mental health, de-escalation
Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
A police prevention team along with members from New Zealand Defence Force and Blue Light NZ held Youth Development training courses in the country.
Cervical cancer self-testing returns ‘low high-risk’ HPV
Tuesday 16 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The pilot self-testing programme for cervical cancer showed a low rate of high-risk HPV and good uptake, especially among women who hadn’t had a Pap smear in a long time.
To Tatou Vai seeks public input on new water tariff structure
Tuesday 9 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Environment, Health, Local, National
Cook Islands water authority To Tatou Vai is consulting with the community and other stakeholders to determine a water tariff structure for Rarotonga based on usage and operational costs.
Health to review phone system after complaints
Monday 8 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health will be reviewing the current process with a sole receptionist and consider a more centralised call station to improve call management for both the Tupapa Primary Care and Oral Health.
New Zealand peanut recall doesn’t affect local stock
Saturday 6 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Two budget brands of peanut products are being recalled in New Zealand due to high levels of aflatoxins, but a local importer says their stock isn’t affected.
Child Welfare Association and Te Marae Ora partner to improve infant nutrition
Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
In promoting the wellbeing and nourishment of infants, the Cook Islands Child Welfare Association (CICWA) has received a generous donation of cooking utensils from Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Cook Islands doctors to be trained on prescribing medicinal cannabis
Tuesday 2 April 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, Local, National
Cook Islands doctors will undergo a special training on how to prescribe medicinal cannabis (marijuana), confirmed Secretary for Health Bob Williams.
Agencies join forces to streamline permits
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health, Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) and the National Environment Service (NES) held their first quarterly meeting last week to strengthen coordination and management of permits across the three agencies.
