In the last ten years the Mauritian economy has experienced unparalleled and unique progress, with an average annual growth rate of 5%. To warrant sustained growth, Mauritius has to pay greater focus to numerous factors, which have contributed, directly or indirectly, to expansion in addition to social sectors such as education and health. Mauritius has a welfare state and the Government is solidly committed to the provision of free health services to the people. The health care system is distinguished by a relatively high per capita expense on health. Health sector expenditure growth surpasses that of total public expenditure. Total budgetary allocation for the year 2000-2001 for the Ministry of Health & Quality of Life was enhanced to Rs2.2 billion. This high extension is due to the numerous changes being made to stretch out the coverage of health services and also to better ethics of health care at various levels.
