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 student midwife who are fully registered as midwives with the Nursing Council in accordance with legislations in force in Mauritius, or (b) by selection from among candidates who are fully registered as midwife with the Nursing Council in accordance with legislations in force in Mauritius. In Mauritius, presently there are 157 funded posts of Midwife available in public health institutions. 133 posts of Midwife have already been filled while there are 21 vacant posts. In addition, 17 trainee midwives who have already passed their final examinations have been recommended for appointment as Midwife to the Public Service Commission on 23 January 2025. Meanwhile, four remaining trainee midwives have passed the final examinations in June 2025 and their appointments are being processed. Appointment to the grade of Midwife is initiated as and when vacancies occur. In respect of Rodrigues, there are 26 funded posts of Midwife out of which 17 posts have already been

79 filled. These posts are advertised by Rodrigues National Assembly and the recruitment is carried out by them. Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that since 2014 to date, a total of 137 candidates has been recruited as trainee Midwife in the public health institutions in Mauritius as follows – • In 2015 – 5; • In 2016 – 62; • In 2017 – 11; • In 2019 – 28; • In 2020 – 8; • In 2021 – 1; • In 2022 – 22. A total of 137. 103 have already been appointed as Midwife. Out of the 34 remaining, 24 are being appointed as Midwife while 13 have left the grade of trainee Midwife. As regard to Rodrigues, I am informed that 8 candidates have been recruited as Midwife over the last 10 years. Regarding part (b) of the question, I am informed that 42 of the midwives in Mauritius have been promoted to the grade of Senior Midwife on Shift as follows – • In 2019 – 20; • In 2020 – 8; • In 2022 – 12, and • In 2024 – 2. A total of 42. For Rodrigues, I am apprised that none have been promoted to the grade of Senior Midwife and the scheme for the Senior Midwife on Shift has not yet been prescribed. This matter has to be dealt at the level of Rodrigues Regional Assembly.

80 The House may wish to know that midwives are promoted to the post of Senior Midwife on the basis of experience and merit who reckon at least five years of service in a substantive capacity in the grade of Midwife. Madam Speaker, I am proposing to review the structure of the grade of midwifery to upgrade skills and competencies for improved service delivery.

Thank you, Minister! Yes, okay, next question? Ms Henriette- Manan, are you happy with that? The hon. Second Member for Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle. Mr Seeburn! MARE CHICOSE LANDFILL – 2014-2024 MANAGING CONTRACTOR – FIRE OUTBREAKS