THE Department of Health has announced details of the newly appointed surgeon who will take responsibility for the Island's breast care service.

Millie Bello will start work as the Isle of Man's new consultant general surgeon with a special interest in oncoplastic breast surgery and breast care on February 1.

Ms Bello has been a consultant general surgeon with a specialist interest in breast surgery for 10 years in the UK.

Health Minister David Anderson MHK said he was "delighted" to welcome Ms Bello to the department.

He said: "This appointment marks an exciting development for the Island’s breast care service.

"On-Island breast care is now not only secure for the long term, with a permanent consultant in post, but can also now be developed further in line with the department's three phase plan to enhance breast care services for the people of the Isle of Man."

Prior to this appointment Ms Bello has spent the last six and a half years working at the Nottingham University Hospital's Breast Institute.

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