Health officials warn of highly contagious flu outbreak in Montserrat
The Ministry of Health has issued a public health alert following a recent outbreak of Influenza A in Montserrat. There has been a “significant increase”…
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Several hospital services to relocate to former Margetson Memorial Home
Several key hospital services will soon be relocated from Glendon Hospital to the former Margetson Memorial Home. From 18 March, the newly refurbished building will…
Children to receive hearing tests as part of school health screenings
Children aged four and five who are transitioning to primary school in Montserrat will be given hearing tests as part of the annual School Health…
Remote vital signs monitoring systems installed at Glendon Hospital
Healthcare staff in Montserrat can now track patients’ vital signs from a remote location thanks to new monitoring systems installed at Glendon Hospital. The Philips…
Gospel concert to raise funds for young man’s urgent medical care
Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church is hosting a gospel concert this weekend to raise funds for a young man from Montserrat who is battling a serious…
Gov’t plans to renew Montserrat’s healthcare link with Guadeloupe
The government is working to restore Montserrat’s healthcare partnership with Guadeloupe, which previously enabled patients to travel there for treatment. Premier Reuben Meade announced at…
Health minister says cannabis should be decriminalised for Rastafarians
Health Minister Ingrid Buffonge has pledged her commitment to ensuring that Rastafarians in Montserrat can use cannabis without fear of persecution, imprisonment or discrimination. “From…
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…
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…