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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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,
