Respiratory Alert: Montserrat’s Ministry of Health and Social Services issued an advisory after a rise in acute respiratory infections, urging residents to stay home when unwell, practise good hygiene, keep spaces ventilated, clean frequently touched surfaces, and wear a well-fitting mask when symptoms are present. Mental Health Week: Activities run Oct 5–10 to challenge stigma and amplify lived experience, with a Green Ribbon Pledge and calls for better access to free mental health care. Community Input on Care: MoHSS with PAHO is holding public meetings Oct 6–9 to hear residents’ experiences and ideas to strengthen prevention, primary care, and support for people living with noncommunicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes. Disaster Preparedness & Health Response: HMS Trent’s three-day visit includes a major incident medical evacuation exercise and hospital/clinic familiarisation to bolster responses to hurricanes and volcanic hazards. School Health Survey: WHO’s Global School Health Survey will be conducted in October among Montserrat Secondary School students, with parents encouraged to support participation. Wellness & Nutrition Tips: Local guidance highlights that carbs aren’t automatically “bad,” and that exercise alone may not be enough to shift visceral fat—especially with stress and perimenopause factors.