Mauritius Health & Healthcare News
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Toddler in Intensive Care After Swallowing Methadone in Poste-de-Flacq
A two-year-old child is fighting for life in intensive care after accidentally swallowing methadone in the Poste-de-Flacq area, located on t…
Why Ageing Well Beats Chasing Youth, Science Explains
Every morning, millions of people wake up hoping to look, think and feel younger than they did the day before. The global anti-ageing indust…
Élodie Thomas Takes First Steps with Walker, Says Bachoo
Élodie Thomas, a young Mauritian woman who suffered serious injuries in a road accident, has made a significant step in her recovery, she is…
Élodie Thomas Speaking Again and Breathing Without Aid
Élodie Thomas, the young Mauritian woman who was shot and left fighting for her life, has reached another encouraging milestone in her recov…
Élodie Thomas Off Ventilator in Major Recovery Milestone
Élodie Thomas, the young Mauritian woman who has been hospitalised following a shooting, has reached a significant milestone in her recovery…
Could GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Also Slow Down Ageing?
GLP-1 receptor agonists, the class of drugs that includes well-known names like semaglutide (sold as Ozempic and Wegovy) and liraglutide, ha…
Mauritius Health Clinics to Close Early at 4pm This Tuesday
Mauritius's network of Mediclinics and public health centres will close exceptionally early at 4:00pm this Tuesday, according to an announce…
Élodie Thomas Squeezed Her Mother's Hand, Father Reveals
The father of Élodie Thomas, the young Mauritian woman who suffered a serious brain injury, has shared a deeply moving update on her conditi…
Élodie Thomas Opens Her Eyes, Says Dr Jeetoo Hospital Doctor
Doctors treating Élodie Thomas at the Dr A. G. Jeetoo Hospital in Port Louis have reported an encouraging development in her condition: the …
Élodie Thomas's Health Is Improving, Says Her Father
The health of Élodie Thomas is showing signs of improvement, according to a statement from her father, as reported by ION News. Thomas, who…
Mauritius Doctor: 'AI Should Be a Springboard, Not a Crutch'
As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly present in healthcare settings worldwide, one Mauritian general practitioner is urging …
Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Surgery for Lung Nodule
Pope Leo XIV has announced that he will undergo surgery to treat a pulmonary nodule, a small, rounded growth found in the lung, in what mark…
Foreign Specialists Called In to Treat Camp-Levieux Shooting Victim
The Mauritian government has called in foreign medical specialists to assist in the treatment of the woman critically injured in the Camp-Le…
Parents of Five-Month-Old Kaysen Plea for Help as Baby Fights to Breathe
The parents of a five-month-old baby boy named Kaysen have issued a heartfelt public appeal for help as their infant struggles with a severe…
Maggots Found in Sesame Baguette Bought at Flic-en-Flac Supermarket
A disturbing food safety complaint has emerged from Flic-en-Flac, a popular coastal town on the west coast of Mauritius, after an internet u…
Tefal Pans Under Fire: Seb Group Sued Over 'Forever Chemicals'
Three environmental and public health organisations have launched a major legal offensive against one of France's most recognised industrial…
100,000 Yop Yoghurt Bottles Recalled in Mauritius Over Foreign Body Risk
Consumers in Mauritius and Rodrigues are being urged to check their fridges after approximately 100,000 bottles of Yop, the popular French d…
World Homeless Day: Mauritius Mothers Flee Home to Save Their Children
Every year on October 10, World Homeless Day draws attention to people without stable shelter. In Mauritius, the faces behind this issue are…
'Nutri Busters avec Vandana' Returns for Season 2 in Mauritius
One of Mauritius's most recognisable nutrition-focused television programmes, Nutri Busters avec Vandana, is returning for a second season, …
Mauritius Private Clinics: Quotes of Rs 46,000 That Balloon to Rs 186,000
A growing number of accounts from patients and families in Mauritius is painting a troubling picture of the country's private healthcare sec…
Mauritius Cancer Crisis: Don't Blame Farmers Alone, Says Agriculture Expert
Cancer has become what one Mauritian agriculture expert calls "a real problem" in Mauritius, but the conversation around its causes is dange…
Ginseng: The Ancient Root That Promises Sacred Energy
Deep in the fog-wrapped mountains of Manchuria and Korea, the harvesting of wild ginseng was once treated as a sacred act, not a commercial …
Mauritius Eyes Epidemiological Study on Pesticides and Cancer Risk
Mauritius is considering launching an epidemiological study to examine whether there is a link between exposure to pesticides and the incide…
One-Year-Old Girl Falls From Second Floor of Home in Rivière-des-Anguilles
A one-year-old girl fell from the second floor of her family home in Rivière-des-Anguilles, a town in the south of Mauritius, in a distressi…
Frequently Asked Questions
What healthcare is available in Mauritius?−
Mauritius has a dual public-private healthcare system. Public hospitals and community health centres provide free treatment to all residents. Private clinics and hospitals offer faster access and specialist care. The main public hospital is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam National Hospital in Pamplemousses.
What are the main public hospitals in Mauritius?−
Key public hospitals include SSRN Hospital (Pamplemousses), Dr A.G. Jeetoo Hospital (Port Louis), Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital (Rose Belle), Victoria Hospital (Candos), and CHAS Mee Hospital (Flacq). Rodrigues has the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Are vaccinations required to visit Mauritius?−
No routine vaccinations are required to enter Mauritius for most travellers. However, Yellow Fever vaccination is required if arriving from a country with risk of transmission. Standard travel vaccines (hepatitis A, typhoid) are recommended by most travel health advisers.
What is the leading cause of death in Mauritius?−
Non-communicable diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer, are the leading causes of death in Mauritius. The country has a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes (around 23% of adults), linked to lifestyle changes and diet shifts over recent decades.