4 May 2017

New approach in Niue village health outreach

From , 5:03 am on 4 May 2017

Niue's Health Department is changing its approach in reaching out to village communities in an effort to see more effective change in Niue people's health.

Since the island's last Non-Communicable Diseases survey in 2011, NCD rates have continued to rise and compliance to medication among locals has been an ongoing challenge.

Indira Stewart has been in Niue and has this report.

Clive Naepi, Director of Public Health in Niue

Clive Naepi, Director of Public Health in Niue Photo: RNZ/ Indira Stewart