Health

The Mauritian healthcare system offers a relatively high standard. Treatment in state hospitals is free of charge; however, the service in the private clinics, which charge a fee, is significantly better and faster. The hotels also organize visits to the doctor.

A health interview takes place upon entry. Travelers, especially those coming from third countries, are usually asked about health risks and symptoms of infectious (tropical) diseases.

A valid vaccination against yellow fever is required for all travelers older than 12 months and arriving from a yellow fever-endemic area. This also applies to transit stays there lasting longer than 12 hours. No vaccination is therefore required for direct entry from Germany. Mauritius is free of yellow fever. Mauritius is also considered to be free of Zika virus to date.

Tourists from Europe should, however, take precautions for their own protection with the usual vaccinations, e.g. against tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis A and B (possibly a booster). AIDS is a major problem in southern Africa, so you should take appropriate precautions. Mauritius has been considered malaria-free since 1999, but dengue fever and chikungunya fever are still an issue.

Due to the above-mentioned mosquito-borne infection risks, all travelers are advised to wear light-colored clothing that covers the body (long pants, long shirts), to apply insect repellent repeatedly to all exposed parts of the body during the day (dengue!) and also in the evening hours, and to sleep under an impregnated mosquito net.

Do not underestimate the sun's rays. Head protection and sun cream with a high protection factor are a must.

Please ask your doctor or tropical institute about possible infectious diseases before you travel.