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The WHO expert on health systems, Azmach Gebregiorgis, presenting the governance structure of LHCs.

Local Health Committees back to the fore of Mauritius’ Primary Health Care approach

In line with the Mauritian Government’s Health Sector Strategic Plan…

As part of the Scoping Mission, the WHO team of experts conducted extensive stakeholders consultations.

Strengthening Mauritius’ Primary Health Care approach to improve the population’s health and well-being

By providing affordable access to quality health services, Primary…

Two participants in the Stakeholders' Roundtable walking the talk.

High hopes for Mauritian obesity roadmap

Mauritius recently made a significant step forward in its ongoing…

The Ministers of Health and Environment (centre) present the commemorative WHO stamp in presence of the WR, Dr Anne Ancia.

Exploring the meaning of My health, my right

World Health Day 2024 was marked with purpose by member States, WHO…

A WHO expert conducting an education session for a vector control team.

WHO supports Mauritius as it grapples with first dengue outbreak

Dengue fever is having a moment. According to WHO data, cases…

WR, Dr Ancia, and the Minister of Health, Dr Jagatpal, after signing the new Biennial Workplan 2024-2025

WHO Mauritius launches health priorities for next two years

WHO Mauritius launched its new Biennial Workplan 2024-2025 with…

Dr Anne Ancia, WHO Representative encouraging the population to practice regular physical activity to stay healthy and prevent cancer and other NCDs

Mauritius mobilizes to Close the Care Gap

Mauritius celebrated World Cancer Day 2024 against a backdrop of…

Mauritius tackles anti-microbial resistance through formulation of a second Plan of Action

Mauritius has successfully developed its second national action plan…

Establishment of the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre in Mauritius Ministry of Health and Wellness – a key milestone for greater health security in Mauritius

Public health emergencies arising from multi hazards and …

Mauritius upscales Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response

Mauritius upscales Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response

The Covid-19 pandemic has left major impact globally. Mauritius has…