A call was made for early intervention to diagnosed children with disabilities on island.

The challenge was issued by Dr. Sylvia Paz, pediatrician in the Ministry of Health and Social Services.

Speaking at the consultation workshop this week to create Montserrat’s first policy on disability, Dr. Paz proposed that early diagnosis would create more opportunities and improvements in the quality of life of the children.

Veteran broadcaster and radio personality, the Right Honorable Rose Willock was honored by the Montserrat Nurse Association on Thursday for her years of continuous support to the organization.

Minister for Health, the Honourable Charles Kirnon has reported on significant developments taking place in the health sector.

The theme of the week is “engage now to protect your future.” Montserrat is observing the week alongside member countries of the Pan American Health Organization.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services is urging the public to be vigilant as efforts continue to curb the spread of chicken pox.

The concert during the annual St. Patrick’s Festival will feature Montserrat-born performer Ruthlyn Harrigan from Anguilla.

The three - hour lively exercise was an initiative by the United Nations Children Fund in the Eastern Caribbean UNICEF and US AID, designed to equip persons with a modern, evidence-based, eight-step model utilized to support the well-being of children.

A Montserratian CARICOM Youth Ambassador is looking at ways to influence change and the implementation of healthy lifestyle policies for young people on island.

Steps have been taken to ensure radiation safety in the new hospital project.

The models and plans for the new hospital project were showcased at the public information session on Monday.

As Montserrat joins the global observance of World Aids Day on Friday residents here are being warned about risk factors for the disease.

Two Montserrat youth have been selected as Mental Health Focal Points by the United Nations Children Fund..UNICEF.