"Health and Safety"

Dental and medical facilities are very good and most practitioners speak English. The cost of treatment is substantially less than European countries although  it is advisable to take out private medical insurance to cover repatriation expenses.

The services of opticians and contact lens practitioners are widely available and of good standard. Spectacles are good value and prescriptions can be made up in a few days.

Emergency hospital treatment is free and there are a number of private clinics. The larger hotels have a resident doctor. Local doctors will attend cases  of sudden illness. Avoid contact with stray dogs and if bitten seek medical advice as soon as possible.

Avoid wading in muddy water without wearing protective shoes. This is the habitat of the laff or stone fish which if trodden upon emits a poisonous venom from its spine.  Immediate removal to  hospital is necessary as the would can be fatal if untreated.

PUBLIC HOSPITALS:-

Port Louis:-            Dr A. G. Jeetoo Hospital, Volcy Pougnet Street :Tel: 212-3201 

Pamplemousses:-  SSR National Hospital: Tel: 264-1661

Mahebourg:-          Mahebourg Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital : Tel: 631-9556

Rose Belle:-          Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital:Tel: 627-4960

Moka:-                    Eye Hospital: Tel: 433-4015

Quatre Bornes:-    Princess Margaret Hospital: Tel: 454-3031

Vacoas:-                  Tel: 686-2061