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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius leading the March together with WHO Representative to commemoration of WHO 75th Anniversary- 'Walk for Health - Walk for Life - 14 September 2023, Mauritiushe Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius leading the March together with WHO Representative to commemoration of WHO 75th Anniversary- 'Walk for Health - Walk for Life - 14 September 2023, Mauritius

Mauritius commemorates WHO 75th Anniversary through a 4.5 km ‘Walk for Health – Walk for Life”

This Thursday 14 September was a wonderful day for CELEBRATING HEALTH…
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The minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Jagatpal, and WR, Dr Ancia, inspect one of the new vehicles.

Donation of nine vehicles drives improved health services

The World Health Organization (WHO) Mauritius Country Office handed…
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Dr Hon. Anwar Husnoo, Health Minister handing over a copy of the NHA 2017 Report to Dr Laurent Musango, WHO Representative in Mauritius

Launching of the National Health Accounts Report 2017

The National Health Accounts (NHA) 2017 was launched by the Health…
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