OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH UNIT (MIGRANT WORKER UNIT)
MINISTRY OF HEALTH & QUALITY OF LIFE
SUFFREN ST, ATCHIA BUILDING, PORT-LOUIS
TEL: 210 2743 FAX: 211 9928
REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAL CLEARANCE FOR MIGRANT WORKERS
PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
The Ministry of Health & Quality of Life requires the medical examination of the migrant workers prior to their arrival in Mauritius and each examination shall consist of:
1. A complete medical examination
2. Blood tests as follows:
(i) Full blood count and Haemoglobin
(ii) Hepatitis B surface antigen (Australia Antigen)
(iii) Anti HIV screening test
(iv) VDRL
3. Urine test for albumin and sugar
4. Stool for parasites
5. Chest x-ray report
The above tests should be submitted to the Migrant Worker Unit of the Occupational Health Unit for a Provisional Health Clearance.
ON ARRIVAL
1. Chest x-ray should be repeated in any private clinic within ONE WEEK after arrival in Mauritius and the report certified by a Radiologist, should be submitted to the Migrant Worker Unit/Occupational Health Unit along with a covering letter.
2. HIV test should be repeated within ONE WEEK after arrival. Expatriate should call in person with their passport and a covering letter from their employer at the Aids Unit of the nearest hospital for the test. Please phone for an appointment.
AIDS UNIT
| Region |
Hotline |
| North |
257 7892 |
| Plaine Wilhems |
427 7946 |
| Port-Louis |
257 7890 |
| Black River |
257 7891 |
| Flacq |
257 7874 |
| South |
257 7902 |
The result of the test will be sent directly to the Migrant Worker Unit (Occupational Health Unit).
Note: (HIV test done in any private clinic will not be accepted)
A Final Health Clearance will be granted only after repeating the above tests.