Health minister calls for better hygiene amid ‘horrific’ fly problem
Montserrat’s health minister has urged residents to practise good hygiene to prevent health problems amid an increase in the island’s fly population. On Monday, 16…
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Disability rights campaigner says global day is ‘significant’ for Montserrat
An advocate for disabled people in Montserrat has said this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities is “particularly significant”. Harjinder Jutle, president of the…
Registration now open for Walk Across Montserrat fundraiser
Residents and visitors to Montserrat are invited to register now for the annual Walk Across Montserrat to raise money for children’s afterschool education. For a…
New York hospital donates recliners to Montserrat health service
The management and staff at the Mount Sinai Morningside hospital in New York have donated high quality recliner chairs to Montserrat’s health service. Designed to…
Health officials warn of impetigo outbreak among children in Montserrat
Health officials have issued a public warning about an outbreak of impetigo among infants and young children in Montserrat, urging parents and carers to exercise…
Government invites bids for supply of mortuary chiller and freezer
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is requesting bids for the supply of a large chiller and freezer for a mortuary in Montserrat. It…
Life-saving mammograms now available for Montserrat residents
Residents of Montserrat can now access vital mammography services at Glendon Hospital’s radiology department. Licensed physicians in Montserrat including Ministry of Health medical officers and…
Health ministry to conduct landmark study on HPV rates in Montserrat
A new study is set to begin soon in Montserrat to assess the prevalence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in the local population. HPV is one…
Visiting radiologist supports hospital in rollout of mammogram services
Esteemed radiologist Dr Sundeep Shah paid a visit to Glendon Hospital to help Montserrat’s radiology team prepare for the rollout of mammogram and CT scan…
Health ministry awards contract for phase two of new national hospital
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has awarded the contract for phase two of the new national hospital build. Steel Express, based in Montserrat…