Africa-Press – Mauritius. A free hotline, 146, operational on a 24/7 basis was launched, yesterday, by the Minister of Health and Wellness, Mr Anil Kumar Bachoo, at the Dr AG Jeetoo Hospital. The Junior Minister of Health and Wellness, Mrs Anishta Babooram, was also present on the occasion.
In a statement, the Minister pointed out that through the setting up of the Hotline, the Government endeavours to provide the community with a platform to voice out their requests, complaints and recommendations pertaining to medical services and treatments.
He indicated that the calls would be attended round the clock by a panel of health professionals, with the assistance of three doctors during the day and one at night, adding that complaints and requests will be registered and submitted to the concerned departments for necessary urgent and effective actions.
Recalling that the Government is investing massively in the health sector with the aim of providing the best medical services to ensure the wellbeing of the population, the Minister welcomed the Hotline as a tool to be responsive their needs.
