P. Chekhori (MS), Secretary , Diabetes Foundation Mauritius
+230 57264105
diabetesfoundationmau@gmail.com

Communique (CPD) – Saturday, 29 August 2026

DIABETES FOUNDATION MAURITIUS
Reg. No. 9820 NCRSF/2017/0327
Email: diabetesfoundationmau@gmail.com
Website: www.dfmauritius.org
Member of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF)
9th Floor, Stratton Court, Poudrière Street, Port Louis

COMMUNIQUÉ – CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CPD Sessions for Doctors and Nursing Officers

The Diabetes Foundation Mauritius (DFM), in line with its objectives, considers capacity building and Continuing Professional Development particularly important for doctors and nurses working in areas related to diabetes, its risk factors and associated complications.

The purpose of this programme is to update medical practitioners and nursing officers with current knowledge and practices, thereby enabling them to provide effective and efficient healthcare services. Participation will also contribute towards earning the CPD points required for registration with their respective professional councils.

Session Details Date: Saturday, 29 August 2026
Time: 13:00 to 19:00 hours
Venue: Lecture Theatre, Mauritius Institute for Training and Development (MITD), Pont Fer, Phoenix
Programme Schedule
13:00 hours
Diabetes and Ageing: Managing Blood Sugar without Compromising Quality of Life
Dr Sheilesh Kumar Dewan, Specialist in Geriatrics
14:30 hours
Dietary Management in Persons with Diabetes
Mrs Sadhana Purgus, Nutritionist / Dietician
16:00 hours
Daily Steps and All-Cause Mortality
Dr Praveen Shivchandra Mohadeb, General Practitioner
17:30 hours
Diabetes and Nephropathy
Dr Ougrashan Bheekharry, Nephrologist
Refreshments will be served during the scheduled break.
The CPD programme is FREE OF CHARGE. As the number of seats is limited, registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Medical practitioners and nursing officers who are interested in attending the complete CPD programme or any individual session are requested to complete and submit the online application form.

The application form must be submitted on or before Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
Contact Information For further information, please contact Mr Jay Heecharan at 57583256 or email diabetesfoundationmau@gmail.com .

The Managing Committee
Diabetes Foundation Mauritius
9th Floor, Stratton Court, Poudrière Street, Port Louis
05 August 2026

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