HEALTH CARE FACILITIES IN MAURITIUS
There are 5 five regional hospitals and two district hospitals (Souillac Hospital and Mahebourg Hospital) in Mauritius. There are also a few hospitals specializing in specific fields, such as the otorhinolaryngological hospital in Vacoas (ENT), the Brown Sequard psychiatric clinic in Beau-Bassin, the Subramaniam Bharati eye hospital in Moka, and the Poudre d'Or hospital with a focus on the treatment of pulmonary diseases.
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.
MEDICAL AID IN MAURITIUS
Some of the leading health insurance providers are:
Check ahead of time what your health policy covers. Many plans include the standard health care costs, but serious injuries or illnesses that may require medical evacuation may not be covered. Your insurance policy must also essentially cover emergency evacuation.
You can also contact City Brokers for a quote from different medical covers that are accepted in Mauritius, then you can compare cover and pricing options.
Please note that Mauritian health care companies may exclude pre-existing conditions, so be sure to get all the relevant information when applying. Global insurance companies such as Cigna Global sometimes allow for pre-existing chronic conditions if they approve you as a member.