Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health Cook Islands

PUBLIC NOTICE

Breast Screening Programme

The Ministry of Health in partnership with the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation would like to advise that this year’s Mammography Screening Programme will be held from Monday 20 July – August 7th 2026 at the Rarotonga Hospital.

We would like to encourage all women 40 years and over and who have not had a Breast Screen before in Rarotonga to have one this year.

If you were last screened in 2024 and advised to commit to 2 yearly screening, you should be seen again this year, also to all those who are under 40 years and are experiencing breast pain and breast lump.

If you fall into either of the above categories please phone the Rarotonga Hospital and ask for Maryann Pakitoa or Pokotea Guinea on 22664 Extension 8013 in Gynae Clinic from 8:30am – 3pm Monday – Friday for an appointment. We will start accepting appointments as off next week Monday 25th May 2026

Women are encouraged to attend 15 minutes prior to their scheduled appointment to avoid disappointment.

Meitaki maata

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POROKARAMU NOTE IO ATU ITE U OTE VAINE

Ka akamata atu te porokaramu note io atu ite u ote au vaine ate Monite ra 20 o Tiurai, kite Varaire ra 7 o Aukute 2026 ite Aremaki, Rarotonga.

Akanooanga:

1. Te au vaine e 40 ngauru mataiti aere atu ki runga
2. Me kua akara iana toou u ite mataiti 2024
3. Te au vaine I raro ake ite 40 mataiti e u maki ete mamae

Taniuniu mai ia Maryann Pakitoa me kore Pokotea Guinea ite are maki numero 22664 Ext: 8013 I roto I te Gynae kiriniki mei te apa note ora varu ite popongi kite ora toru ite aiai, Monite kite Varaire no tetai tuatau noou. Ka akamata matou i te āriki i te au akanoonooanga (appointment) a te Monite 25 no Me 2026

Te akamaroiroi iatu nei te au vaine kia tae mai e 15 miniti I mua ake I toou ora I akonooia kia kore e tupu te manamanata.

Meitaki Maata

MEDIA RELEASE

Cook Islands Dengue Free
25 May 2026 (CKT)

Today, Monday 25 May 2026, the Secretary of Health declares the Cook Islands Dengue Free after 26 days since the last positive dengue cases on 28 April 2026. Subsequent to standing down Operation Namu26 on 24 April 2026 when the outbreak was brought under control, TMO continued to monitor the situation, and from the 29 April to 24 May 2026, there has been no recorded cases. The 26 days represents just over two incubation periods with no reported case which meets the international standard to declare the outbreak being eliminated and the Cook Islands once again regaining its dengue free status.

Minister for Health Hon. Vainetutai Rose Toki Brown, the Cook Islands Government and Te Marae Ora once again extends its congratulatory appreciation to the people of the Cook Islands, Members of Parliaments, all government ministries and agencies, the Pa Enua Island Governments, NGO’s, private sector organisations, the tourism industry, and in particular all the Puna on Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke and Mangaia, the Cook Islands Red Cross Society, Tourism Cook Islands, Ministry of Agriculture, Infrastructure Cook Islands, Environment Services, Emergency Management Cook Islands, the Office of the Public Service Commissioner and the Ministry of Finance for the Cook Islands spirit of cooperation that as one people, and together as a nation that we have successfully regained our dengue free Cook Islands status.

Te Marae Ora acknowledges the long standing support of the members on the Incident Management Team since standing up the IMS Team on 23 April 2025, and declaring the outbreak on 22 May 2025 with the immediate mobilisation of Operation Namu25. The outbreak continued into 2026 when Operation Namu26 was launched on 13 February 2026. After a year of dedication and commitment with a clear objective to bring the outbreak under control and to eliminate, is the collective outcome we celebrate today. TMO and the Cook Islands Government also acknowledges the support from the Office of the New Zealand High Commissioner during the mobilisation of Operation Namu25.

Since declaring the outbreak, the Cook Islands recorded a total of 1,251 cases with 1,250 full recovery and 1 dengue related death.

TMO encourages everyone to continue with current efforts by ensuring that homes, businesses and vacant lands are clean and free of mosquito breeding areas. TMO surveillance will continue and the normal Tutaka Program for the remainder of the year will supplement the monitoring process of our dengue free status.

ENDS.

CT scans are fully operational 🌟

The recent CT scan service disruption was due to a fault in the CT scan monitor, which required specialised replacement parts and support from Siemens Healthineers.

CT scan services are now back to normal. We sincerely thank Siemens engineer Mr Colm O’Hara for restoring the system and acknowledge Siemens Healthineers for their ongoing support.

Meitaki ma’ata for your patience and understanding.

AITUTAKI HOSPITAL DONATION 🥬💕

TMO Aitutaki were honoured to receive five new wheelchairs generously donated by Rotary Club of Botany Downs and Rotary Club of Aitutaki, along with a food donation from the Vaipae SDA Vainetini.

On behalf of the Aitutaki Management and Staff, Meitaki Atupaka for your kindness and generous support to our community.

Thank you for the blessings ❤

Encouraging a Healthy Workplace!

Our Hospital team held a Friday Sports Day at the Avatiu Netball Court 🏃 The day was filled with fun and team bonding.

❤ Happy International Nurses Day ❤

🌟 Health Screening & Influenza Vaccination 🌟

In celebration of international Nurses Day, our nurses will be conducting a health screening and influenza vaccination.

Venue: Punanganui (Follow the Immunisation signage)
Date: 12 May 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Services included are:
▪ Blood Pressure (BP) Check
▪ Weight/Height Measurement
▪ Blood Sugar Level (BSL)
▪ SpO₂, Pulse and Respiratory Rate Monitoring (Oximeter)

For more information please contact 20065 or 20066 Extension 7311.

‼ WE ARE HIRING! ‼

11 May 2026

🌟 Public Health
Law and Order Clinical Psychologist
Senior Health Protection Officer - Rarotonga

🌟 Hospital Health Services
EMT Paramedic Officer
Laboratory Technician

🌟 Planning and Funding
Human Resources Advisor
Senior Finance Officer

‼ To express your interest in the roles advertised, you must submit a cover letter and CV via email to [email protected].

For overseas applicants, please visit our website for more information.
Click here to view website - https://www.health.gov.ck/careers/

‼ For further information on the job positions, please contact us via email; [email protected]

Please note that these positions close Friday 22 May 2026 at 3:00 PM