the national health-sector modernisation plan and, in the light of the completion of the Sir Anerood Jugnaut…
(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 Sir Anerood Jugnauth Hospital, the National Cancer Centre and the ongoing development of the new hospital to replace the SSRN Hospital in mainland Mauritius, he will state whether his Ministry is considering the construction of a new modern hospital in Rodrigues and, if so, indicate the preparatory measures, if any, envisaged as at to date, giving details of the support and nature thereof.
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 to have more focused consultations with the Rodrigues Administration for a modern hospital in Rodrigues to meet the needs of its population. My Ministry continues, however, to collaborate closely with the Rodrigues Regional Assembly through the Prime Minister's Office to support the strengthening of existing health services on the island, in line with identified needs and available resources. I intend to conduct a site visit to Rodrigues with high officials of my Ministry to take cognisance of the health services thereat.
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