Visiting specialist from India enhances cancer care locally

The Minister of Health and Wellness, Mr Anil Kumar Bachoo accompanied by the Junior Minister, Ms Anishta Babooram, met with Dr Rajesh Shinde, Senior Consultant and Director of Gastrointestinal and Thoracic Surgical Oncology (Apollo Hospital, India), on Thursday 30 April 2026, at the National Cancer Centre (NCC) in Vacoas-Phoenix, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen specialised cancer care services in Mauritius.

The meeting provided an opportunity to take stock of the advanced oncological interventions carried out by Dr Shinde during his mission in Mauritius, and to explore avenues for further collaboration, capacity building and knowledge transfer in the field of surgical oncology.

In his address, Minister Bachoo expressed appreciation to Dr Shinde and the surgical teams for their dedication and valuable contribution to advancing cancer care in Mauritius. He also extended gratitude to the Government of India for its continued support, underlining that Mauritius has long benefited from India’s assistance, particularly in the medical sector.

The Minister further highlighted that many Mauritian healthcare professionals have been trained in India and continue to draw on the expertise of Indian specialists and surgeons.

For his part, Dr Shinde commended the NCC for its state-of-the-art infrastructure and the strong collaboration among local medical professionals. He nevertheless noted that the availability of additional specialised medical equipment would further enhance the Centre’s capacity to manage complex cases.

Dr Shinde, on his fifth visit to Mauritius, was present at the NCC from 27 to 30 April 2026, with a focus on performing complex cancer surgeries. During this period, he managed several cases and successfully carried out a number of intricate procedures, including an 11-hour operation on a 74-year-old patient with abdominal cancer, assisted by the Consultant in Charge of Onco-Surgery at the NCC, Dr Ashraff Mohammad Dilshaad Joomun. The patient is currently reported to be in stable condition.

04 May 2026

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