Breast cancer is a serious problem in Mauritius, according to health authorities. In less than 10 years, there has been a 30% increase, attaining some 300 new cases per year and causing about 100 deaths annually.

The name of Princess Indira Devi Dhanrajgir isn't very familiar with the younger generation of Mauritians. She was the first Indian princess to visit Mauritius a few months after it became independent in 1968 and after that she was a regular visitor to the island, her last visit being in 2008.

There's a growing concern about cervical cancer in Mauritius. Medical sources say it's not only dangerous but also the second most common after breast cancer among women... and there's every reason to be careful.

Infertility may pose a big problem in the long run  for Mauritius, which has a population of 1.2 million, warns Mauritius Family Planning and Welfare Association. Infertility, which is said to affect 10% of the population of marriageable age, is still a taboo in Mauritius.

The new social network or the Internet can be a real danger, according to IT experts.  Cyberbullying, sexting ( messages with  high sexual connotations and vulgar words)  and privacy violation are among the dangers to which children and young adults are exposed.
By Ameena Peerbaccus

Mauritians are becoming increasingly stressed with the rigours and huge demands on their lives. But what is stress all about? Is it something that must be tackled or managed? Some say it is time to conduct a survey.

As violence reaches skyhigh in the Mauritian society, Gender Links, an NGO,  joins the SADC protocol on Gender and Development, to combat the social evil. In the process, it seeks the help of local authorities. But can they be of much help?

World Religion Day is celebrated locally  every year by discussing the issue of religious diversity in Mauritius. According to different stakeholders, this diversity can very well be converted into an asset, instead of considering it as a handicap.

The end of year period brought a well deserved respite as well as a break from the ordinary and hectic schedules of work for families across the country. But, do people really have time for family?

In spite of the fast changing trends and patterns of life in Mauritius, every year hundreds of parents volunteer to send their children of eight years and upwards to the  Baden Powell Scouts Association, to instil core values in them and make them lifelong learners. 

A hospital is not always a dull place. It can be full joy and mirth if one so wishes and decides to make  a difference in the lives of the inmates. This is what the Annual Patients Day  at the Brown Sequard Mental Health Care Centre is meant for. 

A move is afoot  to change the youth and their vision of the society by organising workshops on ethical leadership. Four successful, interactive sessions were held this year that many young people attended.

In almost all  societies, the most basic of all human values is people helping each other and, in the process, helping themselves. The world relies heavily on volunteers and donations in order to run effectively, according to active stakeholders.

Every year Joseph Lagesse Foundation provides financial help to five Centres D'éveils (Stimulation Centres) around the island. These centres in turn help vulnerable children to learn more effectively.

Mauritius is celebrating the International Children Rights Day through a series of activities organized by different NGOs, in collaboration with the Ombudsperson for children (OC), the Ministry of Women’s Rights, Child Development and Family Welfare, since last week.