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WHO affirms ongoing health support to Cook Islands

WebIn a statement, Herrmann said: “The Cook Islands has been a member of the WHO since the 9 May 1984 and this year marks 40 years of partnership and co-operation between the Cook Islands and the WHO.”. “Ensuring and supporting the health and well-being of our people, through the leadership of TMO, has only been possible with the …

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Breaking down mental health barriers

WebBut just as the research into mental health in the Cook Islands was beginning, Covid-19 caused great disruptions and delays due to closed borders, New Zealand lockdowns, and university staff travel restrictions. His teaching of psychology to his students during Covid-19 proved to be a more difficult challenge than he expected.

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Health ministry recommends Covid boosters for vulnerable …

WebA woman gets vaccinated against Covid-19 in the Cook Islands. Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is advising additional doses of the Pfizer vaccine for further protection of vulnerable and high-risk populations.

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Cook Islands teens suffering with mental wellbeing issues

WebThe study says adolescent mental health is an underestimated risk factor for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), and there were “complex” links between mental health and wellbeing and the main NCDs that are targeted including diabetes and heart disease. “Adolescent mental health has yet to evaluated in a Cook Island school-based …

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Cook Islands passes Health Bill to improve health outcomes

WebThe Cook Islands Public Health Bill 2024 that aims to protect and promote the health of all people of the Cook Islands by reducing the incidence of disease and ill-health was passed on Thursday. The Bill which will come into force by Order in the Executive Council also encourages planning and community involvement to deliver …

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New building and new approach to mental health in the Cook …

WebThe $1.2 million Te Puna Tiaki Wellness Centre, which was unveiled on Friday, represents a gamechanger in mental health services in the Cook Islands. “It’s a new beginning,” Daniela-Wong tells Cook Islands News. Daniela-Wong says there were several designs over several years before they reached something that was conceptually and

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No health without mental health: Tackling mental health stigma in …

WebA mental health workshop for frontline workers aims to tackle stigma and promote community awareness through cultural integration and improved access to services. Candice Luke reports.

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‘Holistic’ approach to strengthening, improving healthcare in Cook

WebHolistic Medical is the first private medical clinic to sign a memorandum of understanding with TMO to strengthen and improve healthcare in the Cook Islands through public-private sector partnership. Under this arrangement TMO has given Holistic Medical access to TMO’s patient database (Electronic Medical Record).

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Cook Islands News

WebService and sacrifice: Puna keeps an ‘open mind’. Former Cook Islands prime minister Henry Puna, who ends his term as Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General later this month, is planning to retire to his island home of Manihiki. But the 73-year-old is keeping an open mind and hasn’t ruled out a return to local political scene just yet.

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Providing more and better health care, TMO launches strategic plan

WebWith the mission to provide exceptional clinical care for the people of Cook Islands, the Ministry of Health has been working closely with Pasifika Medical to provide and look after those who are referred to New Zealand for further care.

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New pilot programme to provide in-homecare support to elderly …

WebRarotonga Home Healthcare ‘Toku Nei Ora’anga Ora – My Health, My Life’, a local privately owned health care service provider on the island is pleased to announce a recent new partnership with Pacific Homecare, a Charitable Trust organisation providing home-based health care and Whānau Ora services in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Cook Islands still free of Zika virus

WebOur people. Our news. First. Ministry of Health has taken some blood samples for Zika virus testing although Cook Islands remain one of the safe havens in the region and is yet to record any cases.

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Child Welfare Association and Te Marae Ora partner to improve …

WebRecognising the significance of this period, CICWA in partnership with Te Marea Ora has taken proactive steps to enhance infant nutrition. At the presentation of the cooking utensils, Bob Williams, Secretary for Te Marae Ora, highlighted the importance of educating and supporting mothers in providing the best possible nutrition for their children.

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Healthcare at your doorstep

WebRarotonga Home Healthcare Services is a local privately owned health care service provider on the island established six months ago by registered nurses and Cook Islanders Maui Daniel and Tarina Moorfield, who are both the directors of the company. Between them the women have over 30 years of nursing experience locally and abroad.

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Cook Islands balances tourism growth with sustainability

WebThe country received 143,506 tourists in 2023, a massive increase of 29,955 from the 2022 arrivals. Cook Islands Tourism earlier said last year’s arrivals surpassed the 2023 forecast of 130,000. According to migration statistics released in January 2024, the 2023 visitor arrival figures are the fifth highest recorded in the Cook Islands

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Health worker vacancies to be filled by overseas recruits

Webfor as little as $11 per month. - Up to date and breaking news. - Includes access to Premium content. - Videos and online classifieds. Already a subscriber, click here. Our people. Our news. First. Ministry of Health is working on work permits and fulfilling other requirements to bring in expat health professionals to fill local jobs.

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Medicine man shares his knowledge

WebGeorge, who likes to share his knowledge of healing remedies, said “the more people try it and it works for them, the better”. Another simple power plant medicine is the notorious mile-a-minute weed. “Boil some leaves in a pot and drink or pound the leaves, squeeze into a glass and add some fresh orange juice and drink - not every day

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