Health Legislation

This Act repeals and replaces the Nursing Council Act of 1992 to make further and better provisions for the establishment, composition and functioning of a Nursing Council, to establish a disciplinary Tribunal and to better regulate and control the nursing and midwifery professions.

This Act grants the President of Mauritius the power to adopt regulations regarding the movement of persons, acquisition of property by the government, search of persons or premises, etc., during time of public emergency.

This Act provides the legal framework for the protection and promotion of public health in the country, addressing issues such as disease prevention, sanitation, health surveillance and emergency health measures, etc.