The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is announcing an outbreak of scabies on Montserrat. Immediate action is necessary to control and prevent further spread. Scabies is a highly contagious skin condition caused by the infestation of the skin by the human itch mite: Sarcoptes scabiei. Scabies is spread through close personal contact with […]
Tuesday, 2April 2024– The Ministry of Health and Social Services is issuing a public health advisory in response to a recent increase in cases of chickenpox on island. Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the Varicella-Zoster virus which typically manifests with symptoms to include fever, “flu-like” symptoms, fatigue and an itchy rash
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has implemented a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) at the Glendon Hospital Laboratory. SENAITE; is a trusted Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) used to manage various laboratory processes; including sample management, data analysis and quality control. The system will improve the service provided at the Laboratory by decreasing
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The Ministry of Health and Social Services is pleased to announce that the refurbishment of the former Margetson Memorial Home building, situated on the Glendon Hospital compound has begun. The contract for the refurbishment was awarded to a local construction company, Harewood Construction Ltd, who commenced works on-site on Monday, 11th December 2023. The works
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The Ministry of Health and Social Services has contracted Elmoalis Carting & Waste Removal Services Limited to provide solid waste collection for the island of Montserrat. The contract commenced on Friday December 1, 2023 and is expected to run for three (3) years with the potential to renew for a further two (2) years if
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The Ministry of Health and Social Services is pleased to announce that two “Public Information Sessions” will be hosted by the Government of Montserrat, supported by Article 25 Architecture. These are scheduled to take place on Monday, December 11 at 6pm at the Cultural Centre, Little Bay, and Tuesday, December 12 at 6pm at the
The Government’s Ministry of Health & Social Services and the Programme Management Office are pleased to confirm the on-island arrival of Montserrat’s first-ever Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner. This major new piece of diagnostic equipment – a Philips 64 Slice Scanner – was funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)’s Improving Essential Equipment Programme,
A significant step towards sustainable energy practices and environmental responsibility has been achieved as the Montserrat Energy Department handed over the Eco-Friendly Bulb Eater to Mr. Garrett Stanley of the Environmental Health Department. This milestone marks the transition into the next phase of the Energy Efficient Lighting and Environmentally Friendly Lighting Disposal project, a €174,668.00
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has reported the presence of laboratory-confirmed dengue fever as well as probable cases of the virus on island. Dengue fever is a potentially life-threatening illness, spread to humans via the bite of an infected Aedes Aegypti mosquito. Infected persons experience high fever, intense headaches, bone and joint pain,
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The Government of Montserrat has set aside a day to ensure eligible residents who did not collect their food vouchers during the first phase of the distribution of the Food Voucher Relief Programme have a final opportunity to do so. Residents who missed their scheduled dates or were off-island during the first distribution and have
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