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Endoscopic Services Resumes at the Glendon Hospital

Health, News

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has resumed providing gastrointestinal and urology endoscopic services at the Glendon Hospital. The programme was reinstated with support from visiting consultants: Dr Gurubasavaiah Manjunath – Specialist Surgeon and Endoscopist from Trinidad and Tobago, Endoscopic Nurse Davika Ramsawak- Gunpat also from Trinidad and Dr. Adrian Rhudd – Urologist from Antigua. […]

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PUBLIC INPUT REQUIRED ON PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO THE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR NORTH MONTSERRAT 2012-2022

Environmental Health, News, Physical Planning Unit, Press Release

The Physical Planning Unit (PPU) within the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment (MALHE) is seeking public input on proposed  Modification to  the ‘Physical Development Plan for North Montserrat 2012-2022’. The   Ministry of Health & Social Services has applied for a rezoning of lands in Lookout which was zoned for residential to

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FOOD VOCHER RELIEF PROGRAMME – COLLECTION DATES AND TIMES

DMCA, Events, News, Press Release, Social Services

The Government of Montserrat has announced the collection dates and times for residents to receive food vouchers across the island. The Food Voucher Relief Programme will start on Thursday, 10 August 2023, in Salem, and ends on Thursday, 17 August 2023, in St Peter’s to assist residents of Montserrat who need economic relief during these

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COLLABORATION BETWEEN RMPS, MONTSERRAT SOCIAL SERVICES, AND MINISTRY OF EDUCATION TO PROTECT CHILDREN

Education, News, Press Release, Royal Montserrat Police Service, Social Services

In a united effort to safeguard the welfare of children in Montserrat, the Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS), Montserrat Social Services, and the Ministry of Education continue to work together to ensure the safety and protection of our children. At the end of April 2023, the RMPS received crucial information from a concerned member of

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Respiratory Illnesses in Circulation on Montserrat identified as the Common Cold 

Health, News, Press Release

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has identified the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) as the cause of the recent uptick in cases of respiratory illness in children.  RSV is a common respiratory virus spread via the droplets of an infected person. It most often causes mild cold-like symptoms. However, RSV can pose a serious

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Ministry of Health Conducts Hypertension Self-Management Courses

Health, Health Promotion, Ministry of Health & Social Services, News

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has concluded two (2) Hypertension Self- management Courses designed to improve lifestyle management, medication adherence and self-blood pressure monitoring of persons living with the non-communicable disease.  Director of Primary Health; Dr. Dorothea Hazel- Blake revealed that the course was an important step in reducing the burden of the

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Beware of Illicit Children’s Medications

Health, Ministry of Health & Social Services, News

12 May, 2023– The Ministry of Health and Social Services is asking the public to be aware of illicit preparations of children’s medications circulating on the international market after hundreds of children have suffered acute kidney injuries or died after consuming these products. Local investigations by the Ministry of Health have not revealed the presence

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Call for Quotations For Renovation Works at the Glendon Hospital to Enable Installation of Mammography Machine

Health, Ministry of Health & Social Services, Programme Management Office

Potential Bidders are invited to submit a Quotation for the renovation of a building section at the Glendon Hospital in Montserrat, to enable the installation of newly purchased mammography equipment.  The scope includes the supply of labour and materials for completion of the works, including (but not limited to): demolition, modifications, door installation, painting, bathroom

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COVID-19 and Metapneumovirus in Circulation

COVID, Health, Ministry of Health & Social Services, News

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has revealed that the recent outbreak of gastroenteritis was caused by the Norovirus. Cases of COVID-19 and the flu are also on the increase and caused by the SARS-Cov-2 virus and Metapneumovirus respectively.   Director of Primary Health Care, Dr. Dorothea Hazel-Blake, indicated that over the past few

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MINISTRY OF HEALTH CONDUCTS NCD GAP ANALYSIS

Health, Ministry of Health & Social Services, News

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has concluded a Non-Communicable Diseases Gap Analysis with the support of public health consultants from the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA).   Over the course of three days the Ministry engaged with internal, public and private stakeholders to identify gaps in the local healthcare processes and services

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