The Radiology Unit of the Ministry of Health and Social Services has successfully completed an application training aimed at enhancing the Unit’s proficiency in operating the recently installed Planmed Clarity TM 3D Mammogram system. PlanmedTM is a leading provider of medical imaging equipment, specializing in mammography solutions. The training took place from 9th to 11th […]
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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 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,
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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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
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
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
