Access to quality healthcare and medical facilities is a key factor when looking to move abroad. Mauritius has a public healthcare system governed by the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life, although there are many private health institutions as well, offering competent medical facilities and treatments.
Public and private healthcare
There are 5 five regional hospitals and two district hospitals (Souillac Hospital and Mahebourg Hospital) in Mauritius.
The public hospitals offer free healthcare, while private clinics and practices can get quite expensive, but are easily accessible throughout the island. Most private clinics are modern and obtain their equipment through private investments. Consequently, there's been a boost in the medical tourism industry in Mauritius.
The local authorities in Mauritius are thinking about ways to relieve foreign patients from the red-tape procedures regarding medical visas. Health insurance is recommended as private healthcare can be costly. Most health conditions can be treated in Mauritius, but some require patients to travel abroad to get treated. The most common places to go for treatment include Reunion Island, India, and South Africa.
It is strongly recommended that expats have the appropriate health insurance coverage for Mauritius in order to receive proper care.
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