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Signing of the Programme Budget 2022-2023 by Dr K. K. Jagutpal, Health of Minister and Wellness and Dr. L. Musango, WHO Representative in Mauritius

Signing of the Programme Budget 2022-2023 by Health Minister and WHO Representative

The Health Minister, Dr the Hon. Kailash Kumar Jagutpal and the WHO…
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Dr L. Musango, WHO Representative saying that “creating awareness about the kidney is very crucial first to prevent kidney diseases but also to allow patients with kidney disease to live well – with less suffering possible."

Launching of a new Haemodialysis Unit to mark World Kidney Day 2022

The Health Minister, Hon. Kailash Kumar Jagutpal inaugurated a new…
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Mauritius’ strong COVID-19 vaccination drive reaches 76% of population

Mauritius’ strong COVID-19 vaccination drive reaches 76% of population

Until recently, Cindy Frederic was among the less than 100 000…
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Hon. Prime Minister of Mauritius, P.K. Jugnauth handing over a copy of the national survey report on people who use drugs to the WHO Representative, Dr L. Musango in the presence of UNRC, H. E. Mrs C. Umutoni and the Coordinator, National Drug Secretariat, Dr S. Appadoo

Launching of the national survey report on people who use drugs by the Prime Minister of Mauritius in the presence of UN Resident Coordinator and WHO Representative

P. Louis. Honorable Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Kumar…
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Opening of New Covid-19 Testing Centre in Black River, Mauritius

Opening of New Covid-19 Testing Centre in Black River, Mauritius

A new COVID-19 Testing Centre is operational at Dr Yves Cantin…
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Marking World AIDS Day 2021 in Mauritius

World AIDS Day 2021: Confronting inequalities through concerted actions between the authorities, NGOs and civil society

Mauritius marked World AIDS Day 2021 on 01 December 2021 at the Yves…
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Launching of activities in the context of the World Mental Health Day 2021, Mauritius

Promoting mental health and well-being to reduce inequality and achieve universal health coverage

Mauritius marked the World Mental Health Day 2021 under the theme “…
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Dr Laurent Musango, WHO Representative in Mauritius discussing WHO support to the country with His Excellency Mr Prithivirajsing Roopun, the President of the Republic of Mauritius

The President of the Republic of Mauritius discussed COVID-19 Vaccination Programme with the WHO Representative in Mauritius

His Excellency Mr Prithvirajsing Roopun, the President of the…
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Mauritius new budgetary measures ensure sustainability of its national COVID-19 vaccination campaign and encourage local manufacture of COVID-19 vaccines to better fight the pandemic

The Minister of Finance presented the 2021-22 Budget on Friday last…
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World No-Tobacco Day 2021: Stronger Tobacco Legislative Framework and extension of the Tobacco Cessation Services to better fight the tobacco epidemic in Mauritius

Mauritius marks the World No-Tobacco Day this year through two…
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