Mauritius Health & Healthcare News
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Colds, Flu and Allergies Surge as Mauritius Seasons Change
If it seems like everyone around you is sneezing, coughing or feeling run-down lately, you are not imagining it. Across offices, public tran…
Fresh Salmon at Rs 1,600 per Kilo: Can Mauritians Still Afford It?
Doctors and nutritionists consistently rank salmon among the healthiest foods a person can eat. Cardiologists and institutions such as the H…
Mauritius Competition Commission Probes Private Healthcare Costs
Mauritius's Competition Commission (CCM) has opened its first formal market inquiry into the private healthcare sector, a landmark move that…
Medicine Shortages and Soaring Prices: Who Protects Patients in Mauritius?
Mauritius is grappling with a growing medicines crisis, one that affects patients in both the public and private health sectors. Drug shorta…
Mauritius Faces Double Crisis: Rising Drug Prices and Shortages
Mauritians seeking medication are increasingly caught between two painful realities: prices that keep climbing and shelves that are often ba…
Plastic, Steel or Glass: Which Water Bottle Is Best for You?
Reusable water bottles have become a fixture of daily life in Mauritius. Whether it's a child heading to school in Quatre Bornes, an office …
Why Mauritian Men Are Going Bald Earlier Than Ever
A growing number of young Mauritian men are noticing significant hair loss as early as age 20, and experts say the island's unique environme…
Why Mauritians Choose Private Healthcare Despite the High Cost
Mauritius offers free public healthcare to all citizens through a network of government hospitals and area health centres managed by the Min…
C-Care CEO: Fix Medical Standards Before Setting Fixed Private Healthcare Tariffs
The debate over regulating private healthcare costs in Mauritius has taken a new turn, with one of the island's most prominent hospital grou…
Japan Hits Record 100,000 Centenarians, What's Their Secret?
Japan has reached a historic milestone: for the first time ever, more than 100,000 of its citizens are aged 100 years or older, according to…
AI Companions and Robots Now Caring for Alzheimer's Patients in France
Artificial intelligence is entering a deeply human space: the care of people living with Alzheimer's disease. In France, care facilities are…
Pesticides in Mauritius: Farm Necessity, Misuse, and Health Risk
Pesticides are a fact of life in Mauritius's agricultural sector. From sugar cane fields to market gardens producing vegetables for local ta…
Why Young Mauritians Are Drinking Less Alcohol Than Ever
For decades, socialising meant drinking. A beer at the beach, cocktails at a night out in Grand Baie, shots at a student party, alcohol was …
Herbal Teas to Ayurveda: Natural Medicine Still Thrives in Mauritius
Walk into almost any Mauritian home and you are likely to find a bundle of dried herbs in the kitchen, a bottle of essential oil in the bath…
Vaping Is Fully Banned in Mauritius, Here's What It Costs You
Mauritius has established itself as one of the toughest countries in the world when it comes to e-cigarettes and vaping, and if you're a tou…
WHO Warns on Infertility Crisis, and Smoking Is a Key Risk
The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm on a growing global infertility crisis, and a leading Mauritian medical voice is a…
Teen, 15, Badly Hurt in Dubreuil Road Crash
A teenage boy aged 15 has been seriously injured following a road collision in Dubreuil, according to a report by Le Defi Media. The inciden…
Mauritius Public Sector Advances Clinical Trials
Mauritius is taking a bold step forward in its medical research landscape as the public sector formally advances its involvement in clinical…
Agalega Medical Crisis: MP Demands Hospital Fix
An Agalega resident required emergency medical evacuation to Mauritius on September 15, shining a harsh spotlight on the persistent healthca…
Mauritius Road Deaths Hit 110 in 2026
Mauritius is facing a deepening road safety crisis in 2026, with 110 people killed in traffic accidents since the start of the year, a troub…
Why Mauritius Is Losing Its Public Health Workers
Mauritius's public healthcare system is under mounting pressure as the country grapples with a significant and accelerating departure of tra…
110 Road Deaths in Mauritius Since January
Mauritius has recorded 110 deaths on its roads since the beginning of January, according to figures reported by Le Défi Media. The alarming …
GPs Slam Ministry Over New Hours With No Talks
General practitioners (GPs) in Mauritius have voiced strong opposition to a proposed revision of their working hours, criticising the Minist…
Passenger Dies on Air Mauritius Delhi Flight
A Mauritian passenger tragically died on board Air Mauritius flight MK745 operating the Delhi-Mauritius route this Thursday, the airline has…
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.