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

Communique (CPD) – Saturday, 24 October 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 aim of this programme is to update medical practitioners and nursing officers with relevant knowledge and practices, enabling healthcare professionals and those acting on behalf of the Foundation to provide effective and efficient service delivery. Participation also contributes towards earning the CPD points required for registration with their respective professional councils.

Session Details Date: Saturday, 24 October 2026
Time: 13:00 to 19:00 hours
Venue: Training Room, Huawei House, Corner Bank Street and Hotel Avenue, Ebene Cybercity, Ebene
Programme Schedule
13:00 hours
Burnout Is Not the Opposite of Wellbeing: Medicine, Meaning and What Makes Healthcare Professionals Well
Ms Britney Soll
14:30 hours
Diabetes in Mauritius: Risk Factors and Determinants
Dr Chandralall Sookram
16:00 hours
Management of Obesity
Dr Yvan Mahadeb
17:30 hours
Hypertensive Crisis: From Emergency Department to Ward – Recognition, Triage, and Evidence-Based Management
Dr Bhadra Sen Bhuttoo
Refreshments will be served during the scheduled breaks.
The CPD programme is FREE OF CHARGE. As the number of seats for each session is limited, registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Medical practitioners and nursing officers who are interested in attending the complete CPD session or any part thereof are requested to complete and submit the online registration form.

Applications must be submitted on or before Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
Contact Information For further information, please contact Mr Jay Heecharan at 57583256 or email diabetesfoundationmau@gmail.com .

Managing Committee
Diabetes Foundation Mauritius
9th Floor, Stratton Court, Poudrière Street, Port Louis
25 September 2026