"(No. B/11) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Mahebourg Hospital, he will state if consideration will be given for the …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, in fact, the answer is in the positive. I am aware that there is a project for the construction of a ground plus three buildings …
"(No. B/18) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South and Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the death of dialysis patients during COVID-19 pandemic, he will state …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, with your kind permission, I shall reply to PQ I B/18 and PQ I B/24 together, as they relate to the same subject. Madam Speaker, …
"(No. B/24) Mr E. Juman (First Member for Port Louis Maritime & Port Louis East) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the death of dialysis patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, he will state …"
(Vide reply to PQ I B/18) QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL, RODRIGUES – CT-SCAN & X-RAY APPARATUS – OPERATIONALITY
"(No. B/25) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the CT-Scan apparatus and X-Ray apparatus at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Rodrigues, he will …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed by Rodrigues Regional Assembly that the CT scan apparatus at Queen Elizabeth Hospital is not operational since 01 …
"(No. B/31) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the distribution of methadone currently being carried out near the …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I wish to highlight to the House that the relocation of methadone dispensing to another site without proper planning will tantamount …
"(No. B/62) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq and Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Sir Anerood Jugnauth Hospital 45 at Constance, he will state if his Ministry …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, as a newly appointed minister, I am visiting all hospitals to enquire on the state of affairs thereof. Accordingly, I carried out a …
"(No. B/67) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the General Workers at his Ministry, he will state the date for the …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, the post of General Worker falls under the Workmen’s Class and is generally filled by delegated powers conferred by the Public …
"(No. B/74) Mrs A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Montagne Longue Hospital, he will state the – (a) operating hours …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, the Long Mountain Hospital is classified as a district hospital falling under SSRN regional hospital and caters for a population of …
"(No. B/77) Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the procurement of 1,000,000 Molnupiravir capsules at Rs79.92 each, he will …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed that on 07 December 2021, the Ministry awarded a contract to CPN Distributors Ltd. through emergency procurement method …
"(No. B/86) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the diagnostic and therapeutic equipment lying dormant at the National …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, in reply to part (a) of the question, I am informed that no site visit was effected in July 2024. Instead, a preliminary site visit …
"To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness — Whether, in regard to waiting hours in public hospitals, he will state if a survey has been carried out thereinto and, if so, indicate the (a) average waiting time …"
"(No. B/27) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to coronary angiography treatment, he will state if he has been made aware of the …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, complaints have been received regarding the long waiting time faced by the inhabitants of the southern regions before undergoing …
"(No. B/45) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the ambulance services at Mahebourg hospital, he will state the – (a) number of …"
(Withdrawn) E-HEALTH PROJECT – STATUS
"(No. B/46) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the E-Health project, he will state the current status of the project."
Reply: My Ministry, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has embarked on an e-Health project for a paperless, modern and …
"(No. B/51) Mr C. Ramkalawon (Third Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to cancer, he will state if a medical team from Chennai, India, is expected to perform …"
Reply: I wish to inform the House that two teams from Chennai, India will be on official visit to Mauritius in the month of February 2025. The first team, …
"(No. B/55) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the report of the Fact-Finding Committee on the death of renal dialysis …"
Reply: I wish to inform the House that, following the tabling of the Fact-Finding Committee Report and the subsequent Reports of Enquiries conducted by the …
"(No. B/61) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to Type 1 Diabetes, he will state the number of persons below the age of 18 …"
Reply: In the Budget Speech 2023-2024, it was announced that Continuous Glucose Monitoring machines would be provided to some 1,000 Type1 Diabetes patients and …
"(No. B/63) Mr C. Ramkalawon (Third Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to cataracts surgeries in Mauritius, he will – (a) give a list of public hospitals where …"
Reply: I wish to inform the House that, until recently, cataract surgeries were primarily being conducted at Subramania Bharati Eye Hospital and New Souillac …
"(No. B/86) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to public health institutions, he will state the measures being taken to …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that the following measures are in place at the level of public health institutions to ensure the privacy …
"(No. B/87) Mrs D. Henriette-Manan (Third Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the increasing number of patients travelling from Rodrigues to Mauritius for medical …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Acting Health Director of Rodrigues that the establishment of a new modern hospital at Plaine Mapou, near Plaine …
"(No. B/98) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the ambulance services at Mahebourg hospital, he will state the – (a) number of …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed that there are five ambulances which have been put at the disposal of Mahebourg Hospital as follows – • Three …
"(No. B/109) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to specialists of the public health sector on official visits to Rodrigues, he will state the – (a) …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed that presently Specialists/Senior Specialists are posted to Rodrigues on a monthly tour of service in the following …
"(No. B/126) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the distribution of Methadone in Triolet and Baie du Tombeau, he will state – (a) …"
Reply: I wish to point out that two vehicles, each with a Pharmacy Technician and one Nursing Officer are deployed at each of the two dispensing sites at …
"To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness – Whether, in regard to cancer care ecosystem for better care for all, he will state the (a) innovative policy and redefinition of care standards and meaningful …"
"(No. B/156) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to medical negligence in public hospitals, he will state the number of reported alleged …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, upon receipt of an alleged case of medical negligence within the public health institutions, my Ministry initiates the …
"(No. B/170) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the procurement of Thermal scanners during the COVID-19 Pandemic, he …"
(Withdrawn) MAURITIUS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – ELECTIVE GENERAL ASSEMBLY – PROCEDURES & COMPOSITION
"(No. B/178) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North a& Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to assaults on staff of public hospitals, he will state the number of …"
Reply: I wish to inform the House that since January 2024 to date, cases of assaults in public hospitals were reported as follows – - 3 cases (non-medical …
"(No. B/190) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Goodlands Mediclinic, he will state the – (a) operating hours thereof; (b) …"
(Withdrawn) TRUST FUND FOR EXCELLENCE IN SPORTS – STUDENTS/ATHLETES PROGRAM SUPPORT – BENEFICIARIES
"(No. B/215) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Goodlands Mediclinic, he will state the – (a) operating hours thereof; (b) …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Goodlands Mediclinic started its operation in October 2014 and offers comprehensive healthcare services to …
"(No. B/216) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the procurement of Thermal scanners during the COVID-19 Pandemic, he …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the State Trading Corporation that in April 2020, the then General Manager of the Corporation was requested by the …
"(No. B/256) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to pesticides, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Dangerous Chemicals Control …"
(Withdrawn) PBAT – HEADMASTER & DEPUTY HEADMASTER – APPOINTMENT CASES
"(No. B/258) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the rehabilitation of drug addicts, he will state the – (a) protocols put in place …"
(Withdrawn) CHIKUNGUNYA – REPORTED CASES 131
"(No. B/259) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to Chikungunya, he will state the number of suspected cases thereof, since January 2025 to …"
(Withdrawn) CONSTITUENCY NO. 13 – HOUSING UNITS – DISMANTLING
"(No. B/261) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to Chikungunya, he will state the number of reported cases thereof since …"
Reply: Presently, there are three confirmed local cases of Chikungunya. Two of the cases were notified to the Ministry by a private clinic and one was …
"(No. B/311) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to radiological investigations carried out in public hospitals over the …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that the number of MRIs and CT scan apparatus available in our public hospitals are four and …
"(No. B/313) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the dispensaries serving the region of Savanne-Riviere Noire, he will state the – …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that in Constituency No. 14, Savanne-Rivière Noire, there is one Area Health Centre which is located at Chemin …
"(No. B/314) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Methadone Therapy Substitution Programme, he will state the – (a) annual …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that there is no specific budget allocated for Methadone Substitution Therapy Programme as expenses are being …
"(No. B/338) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to pesticides, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Dangerous Chemicals Control …"
Reply: The Dangerous Chemicals Control Board, operates under the purview of my Ministry and is responsible for the issue of licences for the import, export, …
"(No. B/350) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to Chikungunya, he will state the number of suspected cases thereof as at date, reported – …"
(Withdrawn) FSC/OECD REGIONAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE – MANDATE, EXPENDITURE & PERFORMANCE
"(No. B/352) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the rehabilitation of drug addicts, he will state the – (a) protocols put in place …"
(Withdrawn) ÎLE AUX BENITIERS – TRANSPARENCY IN MANAGEMENT – MEASURES
"(No. B/376) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the rehabilitation of drug addicts, he will state the – (a) protocols put in place …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the protocols put in place for various programmes run by the Harm Reduction Unit with the ‘Protocoles de Prise en …
"(No. B/426) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam National (SSRN) Hospital, he will state the average …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that no survey has been carried out to assess the average waiting time taken for a patient who is advised at …
"(No. B/439) Ms D. Henriette-Manan (Third Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the post of Midwife in public health institutions, he will state the number thereof …"
(Withdrawn) 152 ILLEGALLY CONSTRUCTED MORCELLEMENT UNITS – 2015-2024 – POLICE CASES – SUPPORT MEASURES
"(No. B/497) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to renal transplant procedures, he will state – (a) if same are being …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, chronic kidney disease is a significant health burden affecting around 200,000 Mauritian patients. Presently, there are …
"(No. B/500) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to prostate cancer, he will state the – (a) number of patients thereof …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that all prostate cancer patients in Mauritius are referred to the …
"(No. B/524) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the e-Health Project, he will state the current status thereof."
(Withdrawn) 138 GENTILLY BRIDGE – RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
"(No. B/556) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the public hospitals, he will state the number of reported cases of loss …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed that as at date, for a population of 1.2 million people in Mauritius, there are about 7,400,000 casualty cards and some …
"(No. B/559) Mr J. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to Type 1 diabetes, he will state the reported number of patients thereof living in Agaléga, …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that Type 1 diabetes mellitus is insulin dependent diabetes where the patients are administered …
"(No. B/565) Dr. R. Saumtally (Third Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the newly announced implementation of Specialty Services in Ophthalmology, …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, in regard to the newly announced implementation of Speciality Services in Ophthalmology, Cardiology and Neurosurgery, I wish …
"To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness – Whether, in regard to the public places, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Sanitary Services, information as to whether rat infestation …"
"To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness – Whether, in regard to the dispensary at Palma, he will state if consideration will be given for the renovation or relocation thereof and, if so, indicate when, …"
"To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness – Whether, in regard to the purchase of ventilators from Pack & Blisters during the COVID 19 pandemic, he will state (a) the quantum of public funds disbursed in …"
"To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness – Whether, in regard to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) Scan Equipment, he will give a list of the public health institutions …"
"(No. B/613) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) Scan …"
The Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation (Dr. A. Ramtohul): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I will reply to PQ B/613, …
"To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness – Whether, in regard to the dispensary at Palma, he will state if consideration will be given for the renovation or relocation thereof and, if so, indicate when, …"
"(No. B/635) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the public places, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"
Reply: The issue regarding rat infestation in public places falls under the purview of other national agencies such as the Ministry of Local Government and …
"(No. B/676) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to Acute Cardiac Emergencies, he will state the number of patients referred from …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, Acute Cardiac Emergencies are second life- threatening conditions that require immediate medical attention and if not treated …
"(No. B/680) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the dispensary at Palma, he will state if consideration will be given for the …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that Palma Community Health Centre stands on a plot of land of 15 perches which was donated by the Municipal …
"(No. B/691) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the New Cancer Centre, he will state – (a) the number of patients undergoing …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the National Cancer Centre, currently manages approximately 21,000 active cancer cases. According to the latest National …
"(No. B/705) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the reduction in the number of funded posts for the position of Principal Medical …"
Reply: There were 18 posts in the grade of Principal Medical Laboratory Technologist on the establishment of my Ministry during Financial Year 2024-2025, out …
"(No. B/738) Mr E. Juman (First Member for Port-Louis Maritime & Port Louis East) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the construction of the Roche- Bois Community Health Centre, he will, for …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed that a plot of land of an extent of approximately 2,600 m2 at Roche Bois has been vested in my Ministry in June 2018 …
"(No. B/746) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the expatriates and foreigners attending public healthcare institutions in …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that up to the year 2000, all foreign patients including tourists, foreign students, foreign workers and …
"(No. B/749) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the health services challenges prevailing in Rodrigues, he will state if consideration will be …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, the Rodrigues Commission for Health operates under the umbrella of Rodrigues Regional Assembly and is the primary governing body for …
"(No. B/758) Ms D. Henriette-Manan (Third Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the post of Midwife, he will state the number of available posts thereof in the public …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed that in accordance to the scheme of service for the post of Midwife, same is filled either – (a) by appointment of …
"(No. B/841) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the shortage of nursing staff in public healthcare institutions of the Republic including in …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, at the outset, I wish to reassure the House that Government is fully conscious of the shortage of nursing staff in our health …
"(No. B/848) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the private healthcare institutions, he will state if consideration will be …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, private health institutions in Mauritius are presently governed by the Private Health Institutions Act 1989 which sets out …
"(No. B/855) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the public hospitals and public 73 healthcare institutions, he will state the …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, in response to the shortage of nursing staff and medical practitioners in public hospitals and health institutions, my …
"(No. B/917) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to mothers experiencing severe perinatal mental health issues, he will …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that the mental condition of pregnant women is investigated once patient has mental health issues or shows …
"(No. B/925) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the tender launched in 2023 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the answer being very lengthy, I would like to circulate it. The Deputy Speaker: Thank you. Please circulate. Any …
"(No. B/927) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Cité la Cure Area Health Centre, he will state if consideration will …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, dental services are provided through 71 dedicated dental clinics as well as the major hospitals outpatient dental units …
"(No. B/954) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port-Louis South & Port-Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to inspection of autoclaves and boilers at various public Hospitals sites, …"
(Withdrawn) FOND DU SAC – PORTION NO. 40 – COMPULSORY LAND ACQUISITION – DUE COMPENSATION
"(No. B/956) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the high prevalence of synthetic drug addiction across the island, he will …"
(Withdrawn) POINTE DU DIABLE – ADDITIONAL PARKING FACILITIES – TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT MEASURES
"(No. B/1008) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the high prevalence of synthetic drug addiction across the island, he will …"
(Withdrawn) NTC – STAFF UNIFORMS PROCUREMENT
"(No. B/1012) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to women giving birth through Caesarean Section (CS), he will state the …"
(Withdrawn) PUBLIC HOSPITALS – MEDICAL BOARD EXAMINATIONS - STATUS
"(No. B/1013) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the proposal formerly made for the conduct in public hospitals of medical …"
(Withdrawn) TAXI OPERATORS WELFARE FUND – CONTRIBUTIONS COLLECTED & DISBURSED – POLICY REVIEW
"(No. B/1016) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to angiogram examinations/angiography procedure, he will state the – …"
(Withdrawn) PARKED VEHICLES – NON-CLASSIFIED ROADS – COMPLAINTS & MEASURES
"(No. B/1024) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the daily distribution of Methadone at the Rose Belle Area Health Centre …"
(Withdrawn) CONGOMAH BRIDGE – RECONSTRUCTION
"(No. B/1063) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether in regard to the e-Health project, he will state where matters stand as to the implementation thereof, …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I wish to refer the hon. Member to my response to PQ B/46 from the Sitting of 04 February 2025 in which I provided an update …
"(No. B/1075) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the daily distribution of Methadone at the Rose Belle Area Health Centre …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, methadone is presently being dispensed at 23 police station sites, five Community Health Centres, 13 Area Health Centres, five …
"(No. B/1093) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the 500 Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machines donated through the “Gift of …"
(Withdrawn) RIVIÈRE DES CRÉOLES-NOUVELLE FRANCE – FLOODING MEASURES
"(No. B/1095) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Medical Registration Examinations, he will, for the benefit of the …"
(Withdrawn) 157 VISION 2050, 10-YEAR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN & NATIONAL PLANNING FRAMEWORK – MEASURES
"(No. B/1099) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to women giving birth through Caesarean Section (CS), he will state the …"
(Withdrawn) ANGIOGRAM EXAMINATIONS/ANGIOGRAPHY PROCEDURE – WAITING LIST – REMEDIAL MEASURES
"(No. B/1100) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to angiogram examinations/angiography procedure, he will state the – …"
(Withdrawn) BUDGET 2025/26 – LOWERED VAT – REGISTRATION THRESHOLD
"(No. B/1107) Ms D. Henriette-Manan (Third Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the national health-sector modernisation plan and, in the light of the completion of the …"
Reply: While my Ministry has at heart the wellbeing of the population of the Republic of Mauritius, I wish to inform the House that as at present there is need …
"(No. B/1143) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the 500 Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machines donated through the “Gift of …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that in November in 2021, Gift of the Givers Foundation, which is the largest disaster response …
"(No. B/1149) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to angiogram examinations/angiography procedure, he will state the – …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that previously there was no angiography machine at Jawaharlal Nehru hospital. It is now that the …
"(No. B/1156) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Ex-Area Health Centre located at Goodlands, he will state if consideration is …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, the building in question does not fall under the responsibility of my Ministry. I am fully aware of the difficulties faced by the …
"(No. B/1157) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to parking spaces at public hospitals, he will state – (a) the number …"
(Withdrawn) CHÂTEAU BÉNARÈS – RESTORATION WORKS - FUNDS EARMARKED
"(No. B/1162) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to women giving birth 87 through Caesarean Section (CS), he will state …"
Mr Bachoo: I wish to inform the House that statistics show that there has been an increase in the percentage of c-section carried out in both public and …
"(No. B/1170) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port-Louis South & Port-Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Medical Registration Examinations, he will, for the benefit of the …"
Reply: I am informed that prospective candidates need to make an application for Medical Registration Examinations as per Section 22 (1) (ca) of the Medical …
"(No. B/1171) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to fertility in Mauritius, he will state the – (a) birth rate over the …"
(Withdrawn) BASSIN ROAD, QUATRE BORNES – BUS SERVICE
"(No. B/1206) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Rivière des Créoles Community Health Centre located in the Rivière des …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, the accessibility of oral health services is undeniably important. I am informed that the dental clinic at Rivière des Créoles was …
"(No. B/1222) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the decision of his Ministry not to proceed with the provision of Continuous …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I wish to refer the hon. Member to my reply made to Parliamentary Question B/559 at the Sitting of the House on 17 June 2025. As I …
"(No. B/1227) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to each of the public hospitals, he will state the – (a) number of parking …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, the number of parking slots available for public at the main regional hospital is as follows …
"(No. B/1230) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the sudden power failure which occurred at the Jawarhalall Nehru Hospital in …"
Reply: I am informed that on the night of 02 December 2025 at around 23:45 hours due to a short circuit caused by sparks arising from old wires and aged …
"(No. B/40) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Ducray (Abercrombie) Health Centre, he will state whether …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I presume that the health centre to which the hon. Member is referring to is, in fact, Sainte-Croix Community Health Centre (CHC) …
"(No. B/42) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to mortuary facilities in the public hospitals, he will, in each case, …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the maximum number of chambers in different mortuaries is as follows – SSR Hospital – 12; Victoria …
"(No. B/48) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to methadone distribution at Abercrombie, he will state where matters stand as …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, with the setting of MUGA project in the vicinity of Sainte Croix, a request was made to my Ministry to relocate the existing …
"(No. B/60) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Brown Sequard Hospital, he will state the current number of unclaimed …"
(Withdrawn) GLOBAL UNCERTAINTIES – FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
"B/65 The Honourable Fourth Member for Rodrigues (Mr Edouard) To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness – Whether, in regard to the healthcare services, he will state the strategies and concrete …"
"B/75 The Honourable Third Member for Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue (Mr Caserne) To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness – Whether, in regard to rats infestation in public places, he will …"
"(No. B/98) Dr F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port-Louis South & Port-Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the public health institutions, he will state the total number of nurses …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed that my Ministry is currently undertaking a comprehensive human resources for health assessment with regard to the …
"(No. B/112) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the proposed replacement of the CT Scan at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Rodrigues Island, he will …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commission of Health, Rodrigues that the existing CT scanner apparatus is out of order since the end of November …
"B/122 The Honourable Second Member for Savanne and Black River (Mr Jugurnauth) To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness – Whether, in regard to the Tamarin dispensary, he will state the (a) state …"
"(No. B/123) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Brown Sequard Hospital, he will state the current number of …"
(Withdrawn) HeForShe CLUBS – COMMUNITY CENTRES – COMPOSITION – PROJECTS
"(No. B/144) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port-Louis South & Port-Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to Mauritian nationals proceeding overseas for medical treatment, he will …"
(Withdrawn) MIDDLE EAST GEOPOLITICAL SITUATION – FOOD SECURITY – CONTINGENCY PLAN
"(No. A/8) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Ripailles Area Health Centre, he will state if consideration will be given …"
Reply: Ripailles Community Health Centre (CHC) is currently being accommodated in a rented building of an extent of 1,000 square feet at Royal Road, Ripailles …
"(No. B/180) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the post of Specialist/Senior Specialist in the field of Endocrinology/Diabetology, he …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, in accordance to the prescribed Scheme of Service, a Specialist/Senior Specialist is …
"(No. B/183) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the proposed relocation of the methadone distribution from the Mahebourg Hospital …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, there are presently two methadone dispensing sites in Mahebourg, namely at Mahebourg Hospital with 363 patients, and Mahebourg …
"B/199 The Honourable Third Member for Port-Louis South and Port-Louis Central (Dr Aumeer) To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness – Whether, in regard to Mauritian nationals proceeding overseas for …"
"(No. B/208) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Brown Sequard Hospital, he will state the current number of …"
(Withdrawn) GEOPOLITICAL SITUATION – FOOD SECURITY – CONTINGENCY PLAN
"A/11 The Honourable Second Member for Quartier Militaire and Moka (Dr Ms Thannoo) To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness – Whether, in regard to the current need for more nurses and health …"
"(No. B/269) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the public health sector, he will state the quantum of outstanding overtime …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, according to International Labour Organisation, overtime is generally defined as working time performed in excess of the normal …
"B/284 The Honourable First Member for Piton and Rivière du Rempart (Dr Prayag) To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness – Whether, in regard to the recently launched 24/7 free hotline 146 for the …"
"(No. B/296) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the proposed introduction in the Assembly of amendments to the Tourism Act for the enhanced …"
(Withdrawn) TAMARIN PUBLIC BEACH – TOILET FACILITIES & AMENITIES – DESILTING WORKS
"(No. B/300) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port-Louis South & Port-Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Pharmacy Board, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"
(Withdrawn) SECONDARY SCHOOLS – SYNTHETIC DRUGS CASES – PREVENTION MEASURES
"(No. B/348) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to General Practitioners of the public health sector currently on study leave …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed that at present, there are around 108 general practitioners who have been granted study leave without pay to pursue …
"(No. B/354) Ms D. Henriette-Manan (Third Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard cardiac pacemakers, he will state the – (a) number of patients currently living therewith and …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, cardiac pacemakers are devices with a battery life of around 8 to 10 years. Used to control abnormal heart beat rhythm, beat …
"(No. B/359) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Pharmacy Board, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, the Pharmacy Board is set up in accordance with Section 3 of the Pharmacy Act, inter-alia, to exercise control over the manufacture, …
"(No. B/377) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the methadone programme, he will state where matters stand as to the proposed …"
(Withdrawn) SODNAC WELLNESS PARK – STRAY DOGS – MEASURES
"B/381 The Honourable Fourth Member for Rodrigues (Mr Edouard) To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness – Whether, in regard to cancer patients residing in Rodrigues and requiring treatment in …"
"(No. B/396) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Brown Sequard Hospital, he will state the current number of …"
(Withdrawn) POST OFFICES – RENOVATION/PERMANENT CLOSURE – ALTERNATIVE MEASURES
"(No. B/435) Dr. R. Saumtally (Third Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the vaping devices, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, Mauritius initially regulated the consumption of vaping devices and e-cigarettes in 2008, through the Public Health …
"(No. B/436) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to children admitted in paediatric wards of public hospitals, he will state the …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that the policy of the Ministry of Health and Wellness is founded on the principles of …
"B/453 The Honourable Second Member for Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien (Mr Apollon) To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness – Whether, in regard to the methadone programme, he will state where matters …"
"B/457 The Honourable First Member for Piton and Rivière du Rempart (Dr Prayag) To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness – Whether, in regard to CT and MRI Scans, he will state the total number …"
"(No. B/470) Dr F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to medications, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"
(Withdrawn) BOIS PIGNOLET, MAIN ROAD – WATER LEAKAGE – REMEDIAL ACTIONS 121
"(No. B/485) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to drug-related health conditions, he will state the number of adolescents admitted in …"
(Withdrawn) GRANT-AIDED PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS – TEACHER REDUNDANCIES
"B/490 The Honourable First Member for Piton and Rivière du Rempart (Dr Prayag) To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness – Whether, in regard to the commitment of Government to implement a Pharmacare …"
"(No. B/537) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the hon. Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to overseas medical treatment, he will state the number of Mauritian patients …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that my Ministry provides financial assistance under Overseas Treatment Scheme for patients …
"(No. B/546) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the unclaimed corpses at the mortuary of the Brown Sequard Hospital, he …"
(Withdrawn) BEL AIR-TROU D'EAU DOUCE – TRANSPORT CONNECTIVITY – NEW BUS ROUTE – TAXI LICENSE ISSUANCE
"B/551 The Honourable Third Member for Port Louis South and Port Louis Central (Dr Aumeer) To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness – Whether, in regard to medications, he will, for the benefit of the …"
"(No. B/578) Dr F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the E-Health Project, he will state – (a) whether provision has been …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, the e-Health Project is currently being implemented by my Ministry under a comprehensive portfolio approach in close collaboration …
"(No. B/579) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to patients requiring overseas medical treatment, he will state whether any …"
Mr Bachoo: Three in one, yes. Madam Speaker: I think, maybe… Mr Bachoo: Please bear with me, I will be very fast. Madam Speaker: I do not think you will …
"(No. B/588) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to newborn K. S. admitted at the Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital in or about the month …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that newborn baby K.S. was admitted in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) on 16 February …
"(No. B/589) Mr C. Ramkalawon (Third Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to overseas medical treatment of Mauritian patients being organised by associations and …"
(Vide Reply to PQ B/579) BLUP ISSUANCE – REVISED APPLICATIONS, CLEARANCES & PROCEDURES
"(No. B/592) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the International Vaccination Centre, he will state whether consideration …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that the International Vaccination Centre has been designated to provide specialised vaccination services in …
"B/604 The Honourable Second Member for Grand' Baie and Poudre D'or (Mr Beejan) To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness – Whether, in regard to the E-Health Project, he will, for the benefit of the …"
"(No. B/607) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to drug related health conditions, he will state the number of adolescents admitted in …"
(Withdrawn) CONSTITUENCY NO. 10, MONTAGNE BLANCHE & GRSE – SPORT COMPLEX – CONSTRUCTION
"(No. B/610) Dr. R. Saumtally (Third Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the medical treatment undertaken by the son of Mrs A. R., in India, under the …"
(Withdrawn) ALA-LILA ONLINE PLATFORM – TAXI OPERATORS – REPRESENTATIONS
"(No. B/615) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to late Mr J. N. É. also known as Ras Natty Baby, he will state the circumstances under …"
(Vide Reply to PQ B/579) ELECTRIC BUSES – DEPLOYMENT – CHARGING STATIONS 113
"(No. B/617) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to Medical Social Workers, he will state the – (a) number thereof posted in public hospitals in …"
(Withdrawn) MAURITIUS & RODRIGUES – USE OF PESTICIDES – CONTROL MEASURES
"(No. B/628) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the recruitment, retention and discipline of medical and health professionals in the …"
(Withdrawn) WATER RESERVOIRS – DREDGING & MAINTENANCE WORKS & LA FERME RESERVOIR IRRIGATION USE
"B/629 The Honourable Third Member for Port Louis North and Montagne Longue (Mr Caserne) To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness – Whether, in regard to the 24/7 specialised medical services in the …"