The Ministry of Health and Social Services will host its Fourth Annual Research Day on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This year’s event will be held under the theme “Evidence in Action: Advancing Health Through Research.” The programme will highlight research and service reviews addressing several important health and social care issues […]
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The Ministry of Health and Social Services is closely monitoring the current Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda on the African continent, as well as recent reports of two (2) imported malaria cases identified in Antigua and Barbuda. At this time, the Ministry wishes to reassure the public that the risk
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) will welcome its first independent health services inspection at the Glendon Hospital which will focus on an assessment framework similar to that used by UK Health Regulators’ during the period February 16-20, 2026. The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is committed to building a robust
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The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) officially commissioned two (2) major additions to Montserrat’s health infrastructure: a Mobile Medical Van and a Solar Portable Storage Container. The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Direct Relief Project provided funding for this initiative with an allocation of EC$488,268 (US$180,000) for the purchase and outfitting of
The Ministry of Health and Social Services wishes to inform the public that two (2) confirmed cases of dengue fever have been detected on the island. These cases were identified in individuals with no travel history suggesting that the Dengue Virus was locally transmitted. Suspected cases are also under investigation. Health officials are actively monitoring
The Ministry of Health & Social Services has announced a partnership with Keele University, the Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust (CHFT), and the National Health Service (NHS), United Kingdom to strengthen nursing education and improve clinical practice within the healthcare system. In speaking on this initiative, Ms Violet Brown; Director of Nursing, emphasized the importance
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is pleased to announce that thirteen (13) caregivers have successfully completed the six-month Montserrat Care Certificate Course. This second cohort of trained caregiver marks another significant step towards strengthening the island’s health and social care workforce. The graduation and pinning ceremony took place on Monday, October 6, 2025,
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The Ministry of Health and Social Services has published its first magazine. Our Health will be produced once a quarter and will offer local health news and Ministry updates, expert advice and community stories; all designed to keep you informed and inspired to live well. Issue 1 is available here: https://www.gov.ms/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Our-Health-q1-25-26.pdf
The Ministry of Health and Social Services wishes to update the public on the recent increase in pediatric cases presenting with fever and generalized rash. Following laboratory investigations, health authorities have confirmed the presence enterovirus in a number of affected children. Several strains of enterovirus are known to cause the childhood illness known as Hand,
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Increase in Cases of Rash and Fever Among Children The Ministry of Health and Social Services is alerting the public to a noticeable increase in the number of children presenting at health facilities with symptoms of a generalized rash accompanied by fever. Health authorities are currently investigating the cause of these cases. In the meantime,
