The Ministry of Health and Wellness with the support of the World Health Organization rolled out the National VigiMobile Programme at Sir Aneerood Jugnauth (SAJ) Hospital, Flacq on 17 September 2025 to mark the World Patient Safety Day this year.
For the first time, all hospitals and pharmacies in both public and private sectors in Mauritius will be equipped with this digital tool, enabling all health professionals—doctors, nurses, and pharmacists—to report Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) and Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFIs) in real time. This real-time data reporting system is critical to ensure patient safety.
The launch was attended by Mr. Jugmohunsing, Permanent Secretary; Dr. Ancia Anne, WHO Representative in Mauritius; Mrs. Maharaj, Deputy Permanent Secretary; Dr. Sookmanee, Regional Health Director, SAJ Hospital; and Mrs. Gopee, Ag. Director of Pharmacy Services, alongside health professionals from across the sectors.
Virtual interventions by Dr. Sujeet Jain and Mr. Magnus, high level experts from WHO Headquarters, Geneva and Uppsala Monitoring Centre respectively, captivated attention - reinforcing Mauritius’ connection to the global pharmacovigilance community.
Pharmacovigilance is a cornerstone of patient safety. While medicines and vaccines save millions of lives every year, their safe use requires vigilance and timely reporting. By launching VigiMobile on Patient Safety Day, Mauritius reaffirms its commitment to making patient safety the foundation of healthcare.
