Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, in regard to the newly announced implementation of Speciality Services in Ophthalmology, Cardiology and Neurosurgery, I wish to inform the House that several measures are being taken by my Ministry to strengthen the healthcare services at the new Flacq Hospital. Ophthalmology and Cardiology services are being enhanced and made more accessible to the population in the eastern region. Insofar as

63 neurosurgery is concerned, a new neurosurgery outpatient department has been operational in the new Flacq Hospital. Since January 2025, an Ophthalmology Unit has been set up at the new Flacq Hospital. Cataract surgeries are being conducted on a daily basis and ophthalmology outpatient consultation is held every Monday at the hospital. In addition, retinal screening is also conducted at Lady Sushil Ramgoolam Mediclinic, which falls under the purview of the new Flacq Hospital. This decentralisation of ophthalmology services has improved access to eye care and also significantly reduced waiting time for surgical procedures. It is to be noted that ophthalmology services are already being offered at Moka Eye Hospital and Souillac Hospital, contributing to a broader and more efficient regional network. The establishment of Ophthalmology Unit at the Flacq Hospital has further bolstered these services and deliver much needed care to residents of the eastern and northern regions. In line with our commitment to continually enhance specialised care, my Ministry is presently working on the establishment of a state-of-the-art Coronary Angiography Unit at the new Flacq Hospital. Once operational, this unit will allow for the performance of diagnostic angiography and interventional procedures such as angioplasty, thus providing critical life-saving services locally and reducing the need for patient transfers to other major hospitals. As far as Neurosurgery is concerned, my Ministry is actively engaged in the setting up of a specialised Neuroscience Chroma and Rehabilitation Centre by early 2026. This initiative forms part of the broader strategy to decentralise tertiary care and to improve access to advanced neurosurgical services in the region. The unit will be equipped to handle neurosurgical cases and will include a dedicated Neuro Out-Patient Department for consultations, follow-up and non-invasive assessments. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the implementation of these speciality services, coupled with a comprehensive ENT Unit, at the new Flacq Hospital, reflects this Government’s unwavering commitment to equitable, decentralised and high-quality healthcare delivery, which has the objective of providing timely and accessible care for all our citizens.

The hon. Second Member for Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes!

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