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World Health Organization (WHO) - Mauritius
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World Health Organization (WHO) supports Mauritius in developing its first National Infant and Young Child Feeding Policy

Given Mauritius’ increasing number of preterm births and the need to strengthen early childhood development, a national policy is essential to provide one coherent, evidence-based framework that protects, promotes, and supports optimal feeding for all infants

Mauritius, with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), completed a three-day national consultative workshop from 17 to 19 November 2025 to develop its first comprehensive National Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Policy. The workshop was organized by the Ministry of Health and Wellness in collaboration with technical…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Cabo Verde
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Cabo Verde |

Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles eliminate measles and rubella

The three countries were verified by the African Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination, established by World Health Organization (WHO)

In a significant public health achievement, Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles have eliminated measles and rubella, becoming the first sub-Saharan countries to attain this milestone.     The three countries were verified by the African Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination, established by World Health Organization (WHO). Cabo…

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa)

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The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa and Absa Announce 20 Semi-finalists for the MEST Africa Challenge 2025

The partnership underscores a shared commitment to empowering entrepreneurs who are redefining financial access for individuals and businesses alike

Twenty startups have been named semi-finalists in the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025, announced today by MEST Africa (www.Meltwater.org) in partnership with Absa, highlighting the continent’s most promising ventures in FinTech and other high-value chain solutions. Now in its 7th edition, the Challenge brings to life the theme “You Build, We Scale”…

Merck Foundation

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Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej met the Mauritius Minister of Gender Equality & Family Welfare to share the impact of their programs to address critical social issues like supporting girl education and Ending Gender Based Violence

Merck Foundation also conducted the 4th Edition of their Health Media Training for the Mauritian Media Representatives in partnership with Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Welfare, Mauritius

During the visit to the country, Merck Foundation CEO also met the Mauritius President to share the impact of their 100 Scholarships for Mauritian Doctors in partnership with Ministry of Health. Dr. Rasha Kelej during her meeting with the Mauritius President, strengthened partnership to improve access to innovative and equitable…

Chandler Institute of Governance

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Chandler Good Government Index 2025: Africa’s Top Governments Revealed

Covering 120 countries across seven pillars of capabilities and outcomes, the Index offers governments practical benchmarks to track progress, identify gaps, and strengthen public institutions

The 2025 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) has identified Mauritius as the leading government in Africa, followed by Rwanda and Botswana. The average score for countries in Africa was the lowest amongst all regions, although there has been modest improvement between 2024 and 2025. This is according to Dinesh Naidu,…

WHO Regional Office for Africa
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African health ministers endorse framework to accelerate progress on oral health

The framework emphasizes that oral health must be recognized as a fundamental component of universal health coverage

African ministers of health gathering for the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa today adopted a pivotal framework to accelerate efforts to address oral health diseases that affect around 42% of the region’s population. The regional oral health framework, endorsed at the Seventy-fifth session of the WHO Regional…

Merck Foundation

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Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej meets Mauritius President to discuss the impact of their programs to build innovative healthcare capacity and empower women in STEM

Merck Foundation has so far provided more than 2280 scholarships for young doctors from 52 countries in 44 critical and underserved specialties, with many of them becoming the first specialists in their countries

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany met HIS EXCELLENCY MR. DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL, The President of Republic of Mauritius, during a high-level meeting, to share the impact of their programs and underscore their long-term commitment to transform public healthcare in Mauritius. Senator,…

IPT Africa
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IPT Africa Becomes First Mauritian Fintech Selected for the Visa Accelerator Program - Africa

IPT Africa’s selection reinforces Mauritius’ emergence as a fintech and digital finance hub, capable of developing export-ready technology serving the wider African region

IPT Africa (www.IPTAfrica.com), a purpose-driven leader in the B2B global cross-border payments sector, is proud to announce its selection into the prestigious Visa Accelerator Program - Africa 2025, becoming the first Mauritian company to join this highly competitive, pan-African fintech cohort. Chosen from thousands of high-growth startups across the continent,…

Merck Foundation

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Merck Foundation conducts their Health Media training for Mauritian Journalists together with the Minister of Gender Equality & Family Welfare

The training session was co-chaired by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and Hon’ble Ms. Marie Arianne Navarre-Marie, Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare, Mauritius

Merck Foundation CEO met the H.E. MR. DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL, The President of Republic of Mauritius to share the impact of their 100 Scholarships for Mauritian Doctors in partnership with Ministry of Health. Dr. Rasha Kelej also met Hon’ble Ms. Marie Arianne Navarre-Marie, Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare, Mauritius…

International Trade Centre
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Mauritius builds a digital future with stronger Information and Communication Technology (ICT) trade data

Mauritius is pursuing a government-led digital strategy, as outlined in the 2025–26 budget and the upcoming Digital Transformation Blueprint (2025–29)

Measuring trade in ICT services remains complex due to diverse operations, rapid technologic development and limited data sources. Only 56 countries currently report service data by partner country, essential for crafting effective policies. When people think of Mauritius, idyllic beaches and tourism often come to mind. However, the country’s information and…