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Mauritius Marks World No-Tobacco Day 2025 with Youth-Focused Awareness Campaign

Mauritius Marks World No-Tobacco Day 2025 with Youth-Focused Awareness Campaign

Mauritius commemorated World No-Tobacco Day on 02 June 2025, engaging…
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WHO Director General recognizes Mauritius unwavering efforts to control tobacco

Today, the World Health Organization proudly celebrates Mauritius for…
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Dr. A. Ancia, WHO Representative in Mauritius, emphasizing the importance of the evaluation of NITAG.

WHO supports Mauritius in assessing and empowering the National Immunization Technical Advisory Group

National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) play a…
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Strengthening the Health System in Rodrigues Island: Development of a Health Master Plan for a Healthier Future

Strengthening the Health System in Rodrigues Island: Development of a Health Master Plan for a Healthier Future

Rodrigues Island is taking a bold step towards transforming its…
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WHO Representative discussed national health priorities with His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Mauritius

WHO Representative discussed national health priorities with His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Mauritius

It was a real honor and pleasure for the WHO Representative to meet…
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The participants appreciated the interactive nature of the training.

Critical importance of International Health Regulations reemphasized with interactive training

The International Health Regulations (IHR), the legally binding set…
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The proportion of people over the age of 65 in Rodrigues climbed from 7.5% to 9.1% between 2011 and 2021.

Rodrigues receives training on integrated care for older people

Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE), a comprehensive approach to…
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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.

Safety of patients and healthcare professionals at heart of second national Infection Prevention and Control action plan

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), the evidence-based approach…
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Harmonizing national food safety legislation will help to commercialize locally produced foodstuffs in foreign markets.

Mauritius puts food safety high on the menu

As is the case for many Small Island Developing States, Mauritius…
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Mauritius intensifies efforts to combat tobacco epidemic 

Mauritius intensifies efforts to combat tobacco epidemic 

Port Louis – Sutrajeet Ghuburrun was 16 when he smoked his first…
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