AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMental Health: Montserrat’s Mental Health Week wrapped up October 10 with a call to challenge stigma and let people with lived experience help shape care. The Ministry says services are free, but stigma still keeps some residents from seeking support. Respiratory Health: After an increase in acute respiratory infections, the Ministry advised residents to wash hands, ventilate rooms and stay home while sick; masks are recommended when symptomatic and around others. Shaping Health Services: The Ministry and PAHO held community meetings across the island to hear about barriers to care and ways to improve prevention, primary care and support for people with diabetes and hypertension. Emergency Preparedness: HMS Trent’s visit included a major-incident medical evacuation exercise with local responders, helping strengthen Montserrat’s readiness for disasters.
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