The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is pleased to announce the conclusion of an important site visit to the Glendon Hospital Radiology Department by esteemed Radiologist, Dr. Sundeep Shah. Dr. Sundeep Shah is a leading figure in diagnostic and interventional radiology in Jamaica. He is the Head of the Department of Diagnostic and […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is pleased to announce the commencement of the annual Month of Older Persons, which will be celebrated from 1st to 31st October 2024. This year’s theme, “Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons on Montserrat,” highlights the critical need for comprehensive
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The Ministry of Health and Social Services is pleased to announce the signing of the contract for Phase Two (2) of the New National Hospital of Montserrat. Phase Two (2), also called “Minor Works,” involves the construction of five (5) ancillary buildings to support the future hospital’s operations. These include the construction of key facilities
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is pleased to announce the successful visit of Dr. Icilma Fergus-Rowe, a distinguished cardiologist, and her team from the renowned Mount Sinai Hospital New York. The annual visit is part of the Ministry’s ongoing Visiting Specialist Programme, which ensures that residents of Montserrat have access to specialized tertiary
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is proud to announce the successful graduation of the first cohort of eighteen (18) Community Health and Geriatric Aides from the recently concluded Care Certificate Course. Adapted from the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) Care Certificate Course, this training is designed to equip healthcare support staff with
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) was honored to host Mr. David Fenton for a specialized visit focused on improving the quality of life for local amputees; as part of the Ministry’s on-going Visiting Consultant Programme, Mr. Fenton, who is of Montserratian descent, is a highly esteemed biomedical engineer whose expertise in prosthetics
The Ministry of Health and Social Services wishes to inform the public of a contained outbreak of COVID-19 at the Margetson Memorial Home for senior citizens. Due to this development, and in an effort to protect the health and well-being of our vulnerable residents, the following measures have been implemented with immediate effect: These measures
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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
The Dental Department of the Ministry of Health and Social Services is proud to announce the launch of a new initiative titled “Healthy Smiles”, which aims to promote oral health among young children. “Healthy Smiles” is designed to encourage and assist children in maintaining good oral hygiene. The programme focuses on teaching children essential dental
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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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