Health
Clean hands save lives
Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Health
Global Handwashing Day came and went without much lather in the Cooks this year, but the health ministry still wants the message out there: Clean hands save lives.
Doctors form link to assist Cook Islands
Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Health
Nelson Hospital staff may soon have the opportunity to help make a difference to Cook Islands health services.
Ambulance given stretcher help
Wednesday 17 October 2012 | Published in Health
A desire to have uniformity throughout New Zealand ambulances has seen the Rarotonga Hospital Ambulance benefit from the addition of a stretcher wheelchair, 14 new neck collars and other medical equipment.
Twin benefits to Quangdong visit
Wednesday 17 October 2012 | Published in Health
Rarotonga Hospital’s chief medical officer Dr Voi Solomone said the recent trip by a Quangdong General Hospital delegation had been incredibly beneficial for both parties.
MOIP: Biolytix system is safe
Tuesday 16 October 2012 | Published in Health
MOIP secretary Donye Numa is reassuring people in the Muri and Avana areas their Biolytix systems are safe and functioning properly.
Randy gives back
Saturday 13 October 2012 | Published in Health
A Canadian man who felt the generous spirit of the Cook Islands is back on the rock and ready to return the favour once again.
Stepping stones to gender equality
Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Health
A “stepping stones” approach needs to be taken within the community to promote gender equality, sexual and reproductive health, and an understanding of how climate change affects these issues.
CIWA approves of leave policy
Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Health
Cook Islands Workers Association is impressed with the new public servants leave policy.
Think of your mental health today
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Health
World Mental Health Day is being recognised today to raise public awareness about mental health.
Soft drink a confirmed obesity risk
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Health
New research powerfully strengthens the case against soft drink and other sugary beverages as culprits in the obesity epidemic.
Cooks disability strategy developing
Tuesday 9 October 2012 | Published in Health
Cook Islands National Disability Council (CINDC) coordinator Pat Farr believes the country is on the right track to implementing the Pacific region’s disability strategy.
'Put fines back into roads'
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Health
New Zealand is having a renewed crack-down on motorists not wearing seatbelts – but a Cook Islands road safety campaigner can’t see that happening here anytime soon.
New guidelines help fight against STIs
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Health
Fiji president Ratu Epeli Nailatikau recently participated with the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) in the launch of Comprehensive Sexually Transmitted Infections Management Guidelines.
'Silent epidemic'
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Health
United States health authorities are recommending all baby boomers be tested for hepatitis C to help avoid serious liver disease and death.
Benefits for local youth this week
Wednesday 8 August 2012 | Published in Health
Young adults will have access to free reproductive health services as part of the Adolescence and Youth Awareness Week.