Dr Jeremy Charoux, Executive Director, CTE: “Mauritius cannot afford to stand still when it comes to healthcare”
The International Health Symposium is a first for Mauritius. Why now?
Mauritius is at a crossroads in its healthcare journey. Expectations are evolving, and challenges such as non-communicable diseases, ageing populations, digital transformation and workforce development can no longer be tackled in isolation. The world is moving fast, and Mauritius cannot afford to stand still. This symposium is about learning from global best practices and connecting with international expertise to elevate our healthcare system.
The theme is “Building Bridges for Better Health Care.” What does that mean in practice?
For me, it’s about breaking silos - between disciplines, institutions, countries and even mindsets. Practically, it means stronger links between policy and practice, collaboration between clinicians, researchers and educators, and connecting local talent with global experience. Ultimately, every bridge we build should benefit the patient.
What do you hope Mauritian healthcare professionals will gain from these three days?
Three things: inspiration, practical tools they can apply immediately, and confidence. Confidence that Mauritius has the talent and commitment to adopt global standards - and even set new benchmarks.
This is a hands-on symposium. What kind of change would you like to see?
Talk matters, but action matters more. I would like to see new collaborations, pilot projects, stronger training pathways and concrete steps to improve quality across the health system. Even small, well-executed changes can create a powerful ripple effect.
How will you measure the success of the symposium?
Success begins after the event. Continued dialogue, concrete projects and professionals saying, “I’m going back to my workplace with something I will actually use.” A successful symposium leaves a lasting legacy, not just a three-day programme.