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Épidémie d'Ebola en RDC : 51 cas confirmés alors que l'OMS tire la sonnette d'alarme
La République démocratique du Congo fait face à une nouvelle résurgence préoccupante du virus Ebola. À ce jour, 51 cas ont été officiellemen…
Tragedy at Blue Bay: 54-Year-Old Teacher Drowns in Lagoon
A 54-year-old teacher lost his life after drowning in the lagoon at Blue Bay, one of Mauritius's most celebrated and visited coastal destina…
Mauritius Old Age Pension: 1,140 Fewer Beneficiaries Recorded in Just One Year
Official figures from Mauritius have revealed a significant decline in the number of old age pension beneficiaries, with 1,140 fewer recipie…
Medicine Shortage Crisis: Customs-Held Shipments Reignite Debate Over Parallel Imports in Mauritius
A fresh controversy is gripping Mauritius's healthcare sector as multiple shipments of medicines remain blocked at customs, bringing the isl…
JSS Academy Marks World Health Day 2026 with High-Profile Ceremony at Vacoas Campus
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mauritius (JSSAHERM) hosted a landmark ceremony on April 5, 2026, to commemorate World Health …
Sanctions and Aid Cuts: The Hidden Death Toll Shaping Global Health Policy
A sobering new analysis published in The Lancet, one of the world's most respected peer-reviewed medical journals, has cast a stark light on…
Dr Nishan Moheeputh Reinstated After Medical Council Lifts Suspension
The Medical Council of Mauritius moved on Friday to lift the suspension of Dr Nishan Moheeputh, marking a significant development in a case …