Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
How the state of our oceans is intrinsically linked to human health – new report
The Conversation
·
October 31, 2024
A new study published in the journal OneEarth explores how marine biodiversity conservation, human health and wellbeing are connected. The results suggest that marine protected areas can be good for both planet and people. These areas of the ocean...
‘Love, Hope and Faith’: From community outreach to medical innovation 2013-2018
Cook Island News
·
October 21, 2024
President of the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation Dawn Baudinet, CIBCF Patron Helen Henry and Air NZ manager David Bridge enjoying the pink gala and auction night in 2013. 13110164 The New Zealand High Commissioner, Mr John Carter and Mrs...
Celebrating 130 years of faith and education
Cook Island News
·
July 12, 2025
Provincial Leader of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny, Sister Allison Macalister (left), former principal of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, is visiting Rarotonga for the school’s 130th anniversary celebrations next week. She is pictured...
Thomas Wynne: Do we have a healthy democracy?
Cook Island News
·
October 26, 2024
Thomas Wynne. If we were to give our democracy a scorecard out of ten, what would that number be, and what questions would we ask our government to help us determine that score? A healthy democracy is often characterised by robust institutions,...
Govt takes action to combat non-communicable diseases, mental health
Punch
·
October 25, 2024
High-level government leaders and multi-stakeholder partners have pledged to strengthen their commitment to addressing non-communicable diseases and mental health. They made the pledge at a side event held during the Commonwealth Heads of...
Government leaders and multisectoral partners unite to tackle noncommunicable diseases and...
Pacific News Service
·
High-level government leaders and multistakeholder partners came together Wednesday to strengthen their commitment to addressing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health at a side event held during the Commonwealth Heads of Government...
WHO welcomes health ministers to Manila to consider a new vision and actions to...
Pacific News Service
·
The World Health Organisation (WHO) regional office for the Western Pacific Monday welcomed ministers, other senior health officials and key partners from across the Western Pacific to the seventy-fifth session of its Regional Committee. WHO’s...
Strong commitment needed to combat NCDS and mental health issues in Commonwealth
Matangi Tonga Online
·
October 23, 2024
High-level government leaders and multistakeholder partners came together today 23 October, to strengthen their commitment to addressing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health, at a side event held during CHOGM in Apia, Titled “Weaving...
Pacific health ministers tackle key priorities towards a healthier future for the Pacific region
Samoa News
·
October 21, 2024
Manila, PHILIPPINES — Pacific Health Ministers launched their shared vision to address interwoven health challenges and work towards a healthier and more equitable Pacific region. The new Pacific Islands Multi-country Cooperation Strategy...
WHO welcomes health ministers to Manila to consider a new vision and actions to improve health in the region
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
·
October 22, 2024
The World Health Organisation (WHO) regional office for the Western Pacific Monday welcomed ministers, other senior health officials and key partners from across the Western Pacific to the seventy-fifth session of its Regional Committee. WHO’s...
Te Ipukarea Society: Plastics problem impacting our health
Cook Island News
·
October 26, 2024
Te Ipukarea Society was recently represented by June Hosking at the 3 day Fiji National Symposium on Plastic Pollution Prevention, hosted by Fiji's Pacific Islands Climate Action Network. The symposium was supported by UN Trade & Development and...
Te Marae Ora health ministry warns of flesh-eating bacteria
Cook Island News
·
October 10, 2024
Rarotonga hospital. PHOTO: SIAN SOLOMON//22011620 Cook Islands has not reported any cases of flesh-eating bacteria, but Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health is advising the public to practice good hygiene, clean wounds thoroughly, and keep them...
Clean Hands, Healthy Futures: The Power of Handwashing in the Cooks Islands
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
·
October 15, 2024
This Global Handwashing Day we take a moment to reflect on how hand hygiene continues to play a pivotal role in safeguarding children’s health and wellbeing. By Ine Sosene, Asian Development Bank (ADB) Consultant, Maria Tran, ADB Senior Project...
Significant increase in tobacco tax
Cook Island News
·
June 28, 2025
Secretary of Health Bob Williams and Minister of Health Vainetutai Rose Toki Brown with the award from World Health Organization in Geneva in May, 2025. TMO/25052224 Cook Islands Cabinet has approved a significant increase in tobacco tax, aiming...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – July 4 – July 10, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
·
July 11, 2025
Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...
Cooks Breast Cancer Foundation focuses on raising awareness, supporting women’s health
Cook Island News
·
October 1, 2024
Dawn Baudinet and Carmen Temata actively doing their part to raise awareness about breast cancer back in 2014. 14101014 Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation will kick off another Pink October with a focus on raising awareness, supporting women’s...
Australia Obstructed Probe Into Deadly ‘Rainbow Warrior’ Bombing
Consortium News
·
July 10, 2025
Forty years later, David Robie, the only journalist on board the Greenpeace ship in the weeks leading up to its bombing on July 10, 1985, looks back on this act of French state terrorism in a New Zealand port. The Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior...
Commitment to providing quality primary care and oral health services
Cook Island News
·
September 30, 2024
Visitors to the newly refurbished Te Puna Ora Tumanava complex – offering primary care and oral health services – will now experience top-class facilities prioritising health and safety. Jointly overseen by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation...
Making a splash for a good cause
Cook Island News
·
July 12, 2025
The splashy event aimed to raise funds for the school’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) playground, with participants leaping off the wharf in pursuit of the biggest splash or most entertaining jump. MELINA ETCHES/ 25071127 Apii Nikao dived into...
Brazil eliminates lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem
Pan American Health Organization
·
September 30, 2024
30 September 2024- The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Brazil for having eliminated lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem. “Eliminating a disease is a momentous accomplishment that takes unwavering commitment,” said Dr...