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November 26, 2012 · No comments

Britain to support Montserrat health care improvement

By Nerissa Golden BRADES, Montserrat (GIU) — Britain’s Department for International Development (DFID) will provide EC$34.53 million to improve the physical infrastructure on the existing site at the Glendon Hospital in Montserrat. Permanent Secretary Elijah Silcott confirmed that the funds […]

High rates of hypertension and diabetes in Montserrat cause for concern

August 24, 2012 · No comments

By Nerissa Golden BRADES, Montserrat -- Montserrat has a rate of hypertension and diabetes that is alarming, say visiting specialists from the Mount Sinai Hospital. The Ministry of Health

Childhood obesity an emerging problem in Montserrat

February 5, 2012 · No comments

By Nerissa Golden BRADES, Montserrat (GIU) -- Childhood obesity and overweight is an emerging problem in Montserrat says the Ministry of Health and a screening programme has begun