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SIDS countries attending WHO First Technical Meeting on Pooled Procurement in Mauritius from 16-18 July 2019

SIDS Pooled Procurement Initiative to Improve Access To Quality Medicines

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) of the WHO Africa Region…
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Hon. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius presenting the National Budget 2019-2020

New Budgetary Measures to improve the health and well-being of the population

The Prime Minister Hon. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth presented on 11 June…
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 Dr Hon Anwar Husnoo, Minister of Health and Quality of Life receiving the ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from Dr Laurent Musango, WHO Representative in Mauritius on behalf of Dr Tedros, Director General and Dr Moeti, Regional Director of the World Health Organization during the celebration of the World No-Tobacco Day 2019

Mauritius Awarded ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for World No-Tobacco Day 2019

The efforts made by the Republic of Mauritius and its commitment and…
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 Dr Laurent Musango, WHO Representative in Mauritius, Hon. Mr Stephan Toussaint, Minister of Youth and Sports and Lord Mayor of Port Louis, Mr Daniel Laurent ready to start the cycling trip in view of promoting health and road safety as well as environment protection

Promoting Cycling for Health, Environment Protection and Road Safety

All were set for the members of the public present at Roche Bois…
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The UNCT Family Retreat spread over one week, with the participation of delegates from diverse UN Organisations and Government Officials uniting for the first time to achieve as ‘Delivering as One’.

UNCT Family Retreated in Seychelles Over One Week Activities

The UNCT Family Retreat, held at the Savoy Hotel in the idyllic…
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The UN delegation, lead respectively by Dr. Julitta Onabanjo, Regional Director, East and Southern Africa of UNFPA and Her Excellency Ambassador Christine Umutoni, UN Resident Coordinator for Mauritius and Seychelles, comprising Regional Directors from UNESCO and UNWTO, and Heads of UN agencies of Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles during a courtesy call to the President of Seychelles (in the centre, first row)

Courtesy visit of the UNCT Retreat members to the President of Seychelles

His Excellency, the President of Seychelles, Mr Danny Faure welcomed…
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Dr Hon A. Husnoo, Health Minister, urging people at risk of influenza complications to take advantage of the national influenza vaccination programme

Mauritius launched its Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme for 2019

The Seasonal Influence Vaccination Programme for 2019 was officially…
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Mrs M. Mudaliar, Ag SCE, Ministry of Health, Hon D. Seesungkur, Minister of Financial Services and Good Governance, Hon P.Koonjoo, Minister of Ocean Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping, Dr Hon A. Husnoo Minister of Health and Quality of Life, Dr Hon P.K. Jugnauth, Prime Minister, Hon. Mrs. L. Dookun-Luchoomun, Minister of Education and Human Resources, Tertiary Education and Scientific Research and Hon. M.S. Hurreeram Private Permanent Secretary attending World Health Day 2019 celebration

World Health Day 2019: ‘Universal Health Coverage For Everyone, Everywhere’

April 10, 2019. WCO Port Louis. World Health Day 2019 was celebrated…
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Mauritius Delegates at the afHEA Conference in Ghana, March 2019: Dr A. Samura, WHO Technical Officer, Dr L. Musango, WHO Representative, Dr (Mrs) Timol, Director Health Services, Ministry of Health and Quality of Life, Mr A. Nundoochan, WHO-NPO (Operations), Mr Y. Ramful, Lead Health Analyst, Ministry of Health and Quality of Life and Dr F. Shaikh, WHO Technical Officer

Mauritius participating in 5th African Health Economics and Scientific conference in Ghana from 11th to 14th March 2019

More than 400 economists, financing and policy experts from more than…
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Key partners participating in the validation of the Government of Mauritius and UN Strategic Partnership Framework (2019-2023) on 07 March 2019 in Port Louis

Government of Mauritius and UN Strategic Partnership Framework (2019-2023): A Partnership for Sustainable Development

For the first time in the country, the Government of Mauritius and UN…
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