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World Health Organization (WHO) - Mauritius
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World Health Organization (WHO) supports Mauritius in developing a national medicine policy to ensure access to safe and quality medicines

WHO has mobilized two internationally renowned experts—Professor Fatima Suleman and Dr Andy Gray, leading the WHO Collaborating Centre for Pharmaceutical Policy and Evidence-Based Practice at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

From a mother seeking antibiotics for her child at a clinic, to a cancer patient in need of lifesaving therapy, medicines are no ordinary commodities. They are lifelines. They manage pain, control chronic illness, treat infections, and save lives. Mauritius is embarking in the development of a national medicine policy…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Mauritius
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Stronger Health Through Smarter Taxes in Mauritius

On 20 June 2025, WHO convened high-level officials from the Ministries of Health and Finance to discuss the findings, presented by the University of Cape Town’s Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products and a WHO taxation expert

WHO has joined forces with VISA NGO and the University of Cape Town to assess the impact of increasing health taxes in Mauritius. Using a simulation tool, the study examined how tax hikes affect tobacco use, government revenues, and premature deaths. A 15% annual cigarette tax increase could: Boost excise…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Mauritius
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World Donor Day 2025: World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Mauritius donated blood and called upon students to commit as lifetime donor

To encourage youth participation, the Minister announced forward-looking initiatives, including a dedicated blood donor app and policy reforms like removing outdated age restrictions

“As the new generation, take the lead—donate blood! It gives hope and strengthens our nation’s heartbeat,” urged Dr. Anne Ancia, WHO Representative, on 12 June 2025 at Sir Leckraz Teeluck State Secondary School, during the national celebration of World Blood Donor Day. Dr. Ancia joined the Minister of Health and…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Mauritius
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World Health Organization (WHO) Director General recognizes Mauritius unwavering efforts to control tobacco

Mauritius has demonstrated sustained leadership since 2003, supporting the establishment of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC)

Today, the World Health Organization proudly celebrates Mauritius for its relentless and resolute commitments to tobacco control. The country is being recognized with the prestigious WHO Director General Special Recognition Award as part of World No-Tobacco Day 2025. On this Monday 19 May 2025, at the very onset of the…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Mauritius
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Strengthening the Health System in Rodrigues Island: Development of a Health Master Plan for a Healthier Future

The Health Master Plan will focus on strengthening Primary Health Care (PHC), modernizing infrastructure, optimizing service delivery, and ensuring that health services are sustainable, inclusive, and people centered

Rodrigues Island is taking a bold step towards transforming its healthcare system to meet the evolving needs of its population in the context of the World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting the Health Commission of Rodrigues to develop a comprehensive Health Master Plan that will shape a stronger, more resilient,…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Mauritius
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World Health Organization (WHO) Representative discussed national health priorities with His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Mauritius

The WHO Representative, Dr A. Ancia and His Excellency Mr D. Gokhool covered the three main areas of WHO’s work: to promote, provide and protect health and well-being for everyone, everywhere

It was a real honor and pleasure for the WHO Representative to meet the new President of the Republic of Mauritius. The WHO Representative, Dr A. Ancia and His Excellency Mr D. Gokhool covered the three main areas of WHO’s work: to promote, provide and protect health and well-being for…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Mauritius
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Critical importance of International Health Regulations reemphasized with interactive training

The COVID-19 pandemic amplified the recognition of the importance of IHR, providing additional impetus to accelerate implementation

The International Health Regulations (IHR), the legally binding set of rules providing a framework to prevent the spread of public health events across borders, have a long and illustrious history that goes back over 170 years. Under its Country Cooperation Strategy 2023-2026, WHO Mauritius is committed to scaling up IHR…

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    • A WHO-led assessment to monitor the implementation of the national guidelines on IPC scored three of the five regional hospitals at Intermediate Level
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Mauritius: Safety of patients and health care professionals at heart of second national Infection Prevention and Control action plan

The thorough and sound implementation of IPC practices not only reduces the risks of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), they also prevent the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), the evidence-based approach to protecting patients and health care workers from avoidable infections, is universally recognized as one of the cornerstones of a safe and effective health care delivery. The thorough and sound implementation of IPC practices not only reduces the risks of hospital-acquired infections…

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    • As part of the Scoping Mission, the WHO team of experts conducted extensive stakeholders consultations
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Strengthening Mauritius’ Primary Health Care approach to improve the population’s health and well-being

Mauritius boasts a UHC service coverage index of 66, which is significantly higher than the WHO African Region (AFRO) average of 44

By providing affordable access to quality health services, Primary Health Care (PHC) forms the cornerstone for advancing towards universal health coverage (UHC) and ultimately for improving people’s health and well-being across the life-course. In a nutshell, it is about patient-centered care which is a fundamental human right. PHC was identified…

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High hopes for Mauritian obesity roadmap

The document, which aims to achieve a 5% reduction in the prevalence of obesity across all age groups by 2030, was elaborated during a three-day symposium in Balaclava, Mauritius

Mauritius recently made a significant step forward in its ongoing struggle against noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Indeed, the presentation of the Mauritius Acceleration Plan to Stop Obesity 2024-2030 on April 25 by the Stakeholders’ Roundtable on Actions to Accelerate the Prevention and Management of Obesity represents a clear signal of the country’s intention…