Number of members
50
Address
Bell Village, Port Louis, 11301, Mauritius
Website
Phone
About
The Mauritius Diabetes Association was founded by Sir Kailash Ramdenee and registered in 1981. A piece of crown land was donated to the Association by the Government of Mauritius and the Diabetic Centre was built with funds raised by the Rotary Club of Curepipe when Sir Kailash Ramdenee was president of the club.
Main Focus
- Education
- Awareness
Activities
At Centre:
- Free blood glucose tests and education sessions (awareness & prevention)
- Physical education sessions
- Counselling
National level:
- Networking: The MDA is currently working closely with a Corporate organisation in the hospitality sector.
- Talks and seminars for the benefit of members of clubs, associations, institutions and industry.
- MDA is currently working in the Hospitality Sector (Hotel Group) to screen employees for diabetes, counselling on lifestyle to promote healthy living focusing on physical activity, proper nutrition, prevention on risky behavior and promotion of general wellbeing on a 5-year project.