Port Louis:Three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed at the Mauritius Telecom headquarters to enhance healthcare services. Present at the event were the Minister of Health and Wellness, Mr. Anil Kumar Bachoo; Junior Minister, Mrs. Anishta Babooram; CEO of Mauritius Telecom, Mr. Veemal Gungadin; Chairman, Mr. Sarat Dutt Lallah; and Senior Chief Executive at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Mr. Parmanand Mawah.
According to Government of Mauritius, the first MoU involves the Trust Fund for Specialised Medical Care, the Rotary Club of Flacq, and the Mauritius Telecom Foundation. It allocates Rs 287,500 to the Rotary Club of Flacq for a defibrillator for the Cardiac Centre in Pamplemousses, aiding the establishment of a High Dependency Unit for patient monitoring.
The second agreement focuses on the collaboration between the Ministry of Health and Wellness, the Rotary Club of Flacq, and the Mauritius Telecom Foundation to establish an Autism Day Care Centre at the Bruno Cheong Medical Health Centre in Flacq. The foundation will contribute Rs 500,000 for outdoor recreational equipment.
The third MoU aims to enhance Souillac Dialysis Centre conditions. The Renal Disease Patients Association will receive Rs 207,830 from the Mauritius Telecom Foundation for an air-conditioning system, television set, and laptop for the centre.
In his speech, the Minister of Health and Wellness emphasized the increasing number of patients with cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, expressing gratitude for the foundation's support. The CEO of Mauritius Telecom highlighted the company's commitment to societal betterment, extending beyond its customer base to the broader community.
