Mauritius Health and Safety

The Ministry of Health in Mauritius looks after the Mauritius – Health & Safety issues. The health and safety rules not only cover the Mauritius citizens but also the travelers coming from across the world to enjoy the beauty of the tropical island.

Tourists aiming to visit the beautiful land of Mauritius should possess a rudimentary knowledge about diseases they can possibly contract and their remedies.

Mauritius Institute of Health (MIH) is an institution where health research activities and trainings are provided in order to improve the quality of health-care services of the country.

Mauritius Health Regulations

There are certain Mauritius health regulations, which a traveler must keep in mind before traveling to Mauritius. Generally there is no requirement of vaccination certificates for tourists traveling to Mauritius. Persons arriving from yellow fever infected zones or yellow fever vulnerable areas are required to produce vaccination certificates at the point of disembarkation. The travelers are advised to wear shoes before venturing out for aquatic activities. Public Mauritius hospitals treat the patients free of cost but treatment in private hospitals requires medical insurance as the cost of treatment is expensive.

Hospitals and Health Centers in Mauritius

There are several public as well as private hospitals and medical clinics located in different parts of the country. All these hospitals offer high quality services and a wide-range of health-care facilities. Some of the major Mauritius hospitals are:

• Dr. A G. Jeetoo Hospital
• Queen Elizabeth Hospital
• Flacq Hospital
• Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital

Some of the clinics in Mauritius are:

• Clinique Darne
• Clinique du Bon Pasteur
• City Clinic