Mauritius Ten years ago speech therapy was considered a luxury many developing countries could ill-afford. Today all that has changed.
Speech therapists are in high demand.
And governments are more aware of the importance of such a service. The CTFC has received many requests from Commonwealth countries for speech therapists. In the last few years, it has provided such experts to, among others, Botswana, Mauritius and Montserrat, and Seychelles is seeking one. The rising demand, say Commonwealth officials, is a sign these countries have moved far enough forwards to channel resources to social needs previously not addressed. Mauritius is a case in point.