Policies and Guidelines
National Immunisation Policy
This policy informs Health Practitioners how to immunise according to the Cook Islands National Policy
Cook Islands Essential Medicines List 2024
The Essential Medicines List identifies all medicines recommended for use at pharmacies operated by Te Marae Ora.
Cook Islands Tobacco Control Action Plan 2023 – 2031
Tobacco control plays a key role in the implementation of the NCD Action Plan which
includes key actions such as development of a tobacco control action plan, prevention of
industry interference, and increasing excise tax on tobacco.
Cancer Control Plan
This document outlines the strategic actions and action areas of Cancer Control in the Cook Islands.
Ministry of Health (COVID-19) Regulations 2022
These regulations is to implement measures to prevent, limit, or mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and its effects and to enable the Ministry to carry out functions, including regulating matters, relating to COVID-19.
Official information request policy
This policy provides the process to requests for official information from a member of the community. The process is designed to guide and assist Te Marae Ora (TMO) to respond to an official information request on any information relating to the role and functions of Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health Cook Islands.
Food and Nutrition policy for Cook Islands
This document aims to provide environments and settings that support and encourage a healthy diet, in all
population sub-groups and to prevent further increases in overweight and obesity.
Alcohol policy for Cook Islands
This document aims to create systems and environments that prevent the harmful use of alcohol and the subsequent impacts on health and safety, social harmony, and productivity; and to reduce the related burden on healthcare systems and law enforcement.
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