Mauritius Medical Students to Study in Bordeaux University Health Centre, France

University of Mauritius students holding a bachelor’s degree in medicine will be able to study at Bordeaux University Health Centre in France following an agreement signed on Tuesday by the two institutions. Health Minister Rajesh Jeetah said Mauritius...

Mauritius Health Officials Warn of Outbreak of Mosquito-borne Viral Disease

Mauritius health officials have warned the public that an epidemic of Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral disease, will sweep the island and the whole of the Indian Ocean following the detection of three new cases in the nearby Reunion. Principal health...

‘Airport Malaria’ Becoming Cause for Concern in the US

In a global world, significant factors affect the spread of infectious diseases, including international trade, air travel and globalized food production. “Airport malaria” is a term coined by researchers to explain the more recent spread...