The following is a summation of their responses to the questionnaire. In Mauritius, Dr. R. Kotea notes that drug abuse is a difficult problem to solve. Primary health care is effective and reaches all of the people but needs more emphasis on specialized care. There is good access to health care without restrictions. Non-communicable diseases are not being documented as they should be although research is being done on cardiovascular and asthma disorders.
Pharmaceutical research is hampered because pharmacies are owned by private companies.
Most doctors are educated in France or India, although there are local nursing schools. The health profession is a popular choice for both men and women but with financial considerations existing. Doctors are not necessarily sensitive to the cultural psychological as well as physical needs of the in-hospital patient. In private practice, a doctor may be more sensitive to all patient's needs. To assess and have a good standard in health care commissions must be urgently set up.