Mauritius universities schedule two days of free health screenings
A university wellness event on 14–15 October is set to offer health checks, blood donation and public information sessions.
Event / data period: 2026-10-12
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Mauritius Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research Kaviraj Sharma Sukon stressed regular health checks and early detection in remarks in Réduit on 12 October. The Government Information Service reported that the second Health and Wellness event is scheduled for 14 and 15 October at the University of Mauritius and the Open University of Mauritius.
Students, staff and residents of Réduit, Moka and surrounding areas are invited to use the free checks and awareness activities, according to the announcement. The two-day programme is set to include health screenings, blood donation sessions, health talks, drug-prevention information and exhibitions on disease prevention.
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Health and Wellness event schedule
The scheduled two-day event announced by the University of Mauritius and the Open University of Mauritius.
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Health and Wellness event, first day
The two-day event opens at the University of Mauritius and Open University of Mauritius in Réduit, with free health screenings, blood donation and information sessions planned.
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Health and Wellness event, second day
The second day of the two-day programme, with screenings, blood donation, health talks and disease-prevention exhibits planned.
Methodology
Dates are transcribed from the Government Information Service announcement for 14 and 15 October 2026. The event had not yet taken place, so no outcomes are reported.
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