Quatre Bornes:A half-day validation workshop on the Updated Guidelines for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is scheduled to take place on 14 November 2026 at Gold Crest Hotel in Quatre Bornes. This event is part of the activities marking World Diabetes Day 2026 and aims to enhance diabetes management and update clinical guidelines to improve care quality and consistency.
According to Government of Mauritius, the workshop will feature prominent attendees, including the Minister of Health and Wellness, Mr Anil Kumar Bachoo; the Junior Minister, Ms Anishta Babooram; the World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative in Mauritius, Dr Abdou Salam Gueye; and Dr Yaasir Ozeer, Officer in Charge of the Diabetes and Vascular Health Centre at Souillac Hospital. Dr Ozeer will present the updated guidelines, followed by group discussions and presentations.
To further commemorate the occasion, the Ministry of Health and Wellness will organize various awareness-raising activities under the theme 'Early Action on Diabetes.' These activities will include radio talks, television programmes, sensitisation campaigns at community centers, and events in both urban and rural areas. Information pamphlets and exhibitions promoting healthy lifestyles will also be part of the initiative.
Diabetes continues to be a significant public health challenge in Mauritius. The Mauritius Non-Communicable Diseases Survey 2021 reported that 19.9% of adults aged 25 to 74 live with Type 2 diabetes, and 15.9% have prediabetes. Additionally, the Mauritius Nutrition Survey 2022 found that 44% of adolescents aged 12 to 19 have prediabetes.
Globally, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and WHO report that approximately 589 million adults worldwide are living with diabetes, with more than 90% of cases being Type 2 diabetes. This number is expected to rise to 853 million by 2050. World Diabetes Day 2026 will launch a new two-year global campaign, 'Early Action on Diabetes,' focusing on prevention, early diagnosis, and effective management.
