This Thursday 14 September was an exquisite day for CELEBRATING HEALTH in Mauritius.
Certainly, round ten thousand males, girls and kids joined the “Stroll for Well being, Walk for Life” March organized by the Ministry of Well being and Wellness with the help of WHO for the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the World Well being Group in Moka, near the Capital, Port Louis.
The Prime Minister who was simply again from G20 on Wednesday led this 4.5 Km March with the Minister of Well being and Wellness, the Minister of Schooling, the WHO Consultant, the Head of UNDP and the Resident Coordinator Workplace, the Ambassadors for Japan, China, US and Bangladesh.
Behind them was a protracted queue of faculty’s youngsters, members of youth affiliation, girls affiliation, affiliation of the elderly individuals, the Academia, NGOs, group leaders, non secular our bodies, public officers, the Mauritius Police Pressure, and extra, coming from all corners of the Island.
The slogan “HEALTH FOR ALL, LA SANTE POUR TOUS” was in all mouth whereas well being promotion messages on the prevention of wholesome life-style and in opposition to non-communicable illnesses danger components had been seen on a number of banners carried by groups among the many crowd and accompanied by the music of Mauritius Police Musical Band and the Majorettes.
This unbelievable commemoration gave one more alternative to create consciousness at nationwide stage on the significance of training common bodily exercise to deal with the rising burden of Non-Communicable Illnesses within the Republic of Mauritius. Whereas the nation has made vital progress in life expectancy and key well being indicators similar to maternal or toddler mortality charge, non-communicable illnesses like cardiovascular, broncho-pulmonary and endocrinologic illnesses in addition to most cancers are nonetheless inflicting extreme life misplaced and struggling that may very well be prevented by the adoption of some life-style adjustments.
Thus the Stroll aimed additionally at encouraging folks to cut back the NCD danger components similar to unhealthy diets, lack of bodily exercise, tobacco use and dangerous use of alcohol and reside a greater and more healthy life. The presence of the Prime Minister, himself a bodily very lively particular person, confirmed his unflinching dedication in selling the common follow of bodily exercise to save lots of folks from the downfall of medication and substance abuse and promote psychological well being.
At WHO we’re extraordinarily touched by the March and the expression of appreciation for the work of our group in Mauritius.
Thank you, Mauritius, for such a mobilization for Well being!
