Health and Safety

Health and Safety

Tap water in Mauritius is usually safe to drink. However you need to take precaution in case of heavy rainfall and flooding. In such situations it is advisable to drink boiled or bottled water.
Use sun block when taking a sun bath on the beach. Always use a suntan lotion with hign sun protection factor if you have fair skin.
Avoid the use of street drugs. Illicit use of marijuana, cocaine, heroin and designer drugs is illegal in Mauritius.
Pick-pockets do operate in the city of Port Louis (the Capital) and other major towns of the island, especially in crowded locations and busy pedestrianised streets. The central market in Port Louis and its vicinity including crowded bus stations are prime bases of operation. You have to take precautions with your money and belongings if you visit these places.

Also measure health risk before going to Mauritius

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AEL DDS Ltd
Since 1972, AEL DDS Ltd has assured the transportation of petroleum products and hazardous products for the major petroleum companies in Mauritius and Rodrigues.

Safety being our key objective, AEL DDS Ltd. abides by a strict policy which guarantees the health and safety of our employees, customers and the community at large, working continuously towards the prevention of accidents and injuries. Employees at all levels are empowered to apply our ‘Safety First’ motto.

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First City Bank Ltd.
First City Bank of Mauritius located in Port Louis. The First City Bank considers itself as a hundred percent Mauritian owned bank in Mauritius with four hundred and fifty million rupees of Capital Resources. The First City Bank started business since 2002 with acquisition of The Delphis Bank Ltd banking business. The Delphis Bank of Mauritius has been in operation in the island for around ten years and went to Receivership in 2002. The First City Bank in Port Louis is located at Sir William Newton Street where it owes two buildings including the Headquarters.
World Water Treatment Ltd.
WWT is specialized in manufacturing pumping and purification systems of sea water, brackish water and sweet water. Due to the experience accumulated and in view of an over increasing demand, WWT has elaborated autonomous mobile units for pumping, filtering and purifying waters. The company is a member of the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

These units have the capacity to perform the following functions : pumping, purification, stocking, supplying.

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Foreign Embassies, Consulates
- General Consulate of South Africa
  
  4th Floor
  British American Insurance Building
  Pope Hennessy Street
  P.O Box 908
  Port Louis
  Mauritius
  Tel. (230) 212 6925
- Hign Commission of Australia
  
  Rogers House
  2nd Floor
  5 President Kenedy Street
  P.O Box 541
  Port Louis
  Mauritius
  Tel. (230) 208 1700
  Fax: (230) 208 8878
- Hign Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
  
  Anglo-Mauritius House
  Intendance Street
  Port Louis
  Mauritius
  Tel. (230) 212 0359
- Indian Hign Commission
  
  6th Floor
  LICI Building
Port Louis
At the northwestern end of the island, against a backdrop of mountains, is Port Louis, the island's main city. Port Louis is a flourishing capital that gives the visitor a scintillating introduction into the melting pot of cultures that it is.
Do's and Don'ts
Do's
- Consult your General Practitioner/Family Doctor for advice on vaccination requirements if you intend to travel to far-away tropical countries. Please note that Mauritius is considered to be free of malaria.
- Have some petty cash in the form of Mauritian currency from the bank or money changer even before your departure to Mauritius. If this is not possible then the next option is to have those changes at the airport on your arrival in Mauritius. For your information the currency used in this island is the Mauritian Rupee.
Mauritius Institute of Health
The Mauritius Institute of Health (MIH) is an agency of the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life. It serves as the training and research arm of the ministry. It is located at Powder Mill, Pamplemousses in the premises of the SSRN Hospital.

The Mauritius Institute of Health aspires to respond to the needs of society through the excellence of its training programmes and through the provision of good quality operational research for health. These are carried out in co-operation with governmental, parastatal and international organizations, institutions and agencies.

Health and Safety

General Consulate of South Africa

Hign Commission of Australia

Hign Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Indian Hign Commission