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Breast Cancer Screening & Risk: New UK research says current GP referral rules for women under 50 miss up to 95% of those who will develop breast cancer within 10 years, largely because the guidelines lean heavily on family history; the study points to a more personalised risk approach that could flag far more people for earlier assessment. Diabetes Prevention: Montserrat has rolled out a standardised diabetic foot screening tool using a simple traffic-light risk system after a review found 15 diabetes-related amputations over five years, with the goal of catching ulcers early and preventing avoidable limb loss. Medical Evacuation Planning: Montserrat’s government is advancing talks with Martinique to secure access to specialist care and emergency medical evacuation routes for cases that can’t be treated locally, including major stroke, heart attack, trauma, and paediatric emergencies. Local Health Services: The Ministry of Health introduced a grievance redress mechanism for the new national hospital project, giving residents and workers a clear way to submit concerns and feedback confidentially. Dental Leadership: Montserrat’s Dr Coretta Fergus was recognised for leadership in the International College of Dentists across the English-speaking Caribbean. Health Innovation Funding: DNA Script and GE HealthCare received up to $26m from ARPA-H to scale cell-free DNA manufacturing for future personalised medicine and vaccines. Disability Care: In Pampanga, prosthetic fitting and rehabilitation services are expanding for amputees, with diabetes and road crashes cited as key causes of limb loss.

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