Health: Cancer: Beyond the Numbers, the Crucial Importance of Therapeutic Decisions

Recent figures from the National Cancer Registry 2025 are clear: the number of cancer cases in Mauritius rose from 2,841 to 3,362 in just one year, marking a significant increase. Even more concerning is the rise in cases among young people and the substantial contribution of cancer to premature mortality, highlighting the urgent need for an appropriate and strategic response.

Every day, approximately 70 chemotherapy sessions are administered within the national healthcare services.