Mauritius Health & Healthcare News
Stay up to date with health news affecting Mauritius, covering public health alerts, hospital developments, medicine availability, the Ministry of Health's latest advisories, disease outbreaks, mental health awareness, and the evolution of healthcare services across the island.
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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 …
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.