Diabetes and Vascular Centre inaugurated at Floreal Mediclinic

A new Diabetes and Vascular Centre was inaugurated yesterday at Floreal Mediclinic, marking a significant step towards enhancing specialised healthcare services for patients living with diabetes and vascular diseases in Mauritius.

The opening ceremony was held in presence of the Minister of Health and Wellness, Mr Anil Kumar Bachoo. The Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning, Dr (Mrs) Jyoti Jeetun, the Minister of Arts and Culture, Mr Mahendra Gondeea as well as other personalities were present.

The Centre has been established to provide comprehensive and integrated care through a multidisciplinary approach encompassing the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of diabetes and vascular conditions. The initiative aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce complications associated with non-communicable diseases.

In a statement, Minister Bachoo recalled that provisions had been made in the Budget 2024–2025 for the establishment of specialised diabetes centres across the regional hospitals in Mauritius. He highlighted that diabetes remains a major public health concern, affecting approximately 20 per cent of the population. He further noted that around 700 amputations are performed annually due to diabetes-related complications, a figure he described as alarming for a small island nation.

The Minister pointed out that three Diabetes and Vascular Centres are already operational at Sir Anerood Jugnauth Hospital, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam National Hospital and Dr A.G. Jeetoo Hospital. With the inauguration of the Floreal Mediclinic facility, the number of centres has now increased to four. He further announced that a fifth centre is expected to be inaugurated shortly in the vicinity of Rose Belle Hospital.

Minister Bachoo expressed confidence that the network of specialised centres would strengthen the management of diabetes and vascular diseases, contribute to reducing the number of amputations, and improve the quality of life of patients in Mauritius.

16 June 2026

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