Mr Hanslall Seebaruth, lives in Port Louis, Republic of Mauritius and previously worked in the Judicial Department of Mauritius and Supreme Court.
Today, he is proud to be President of the Senior Citizens Council, which represents over 260 000 older Mauritians.“Us older people in Mauritius know we face physical and mental health challenges as we age.
Some common problems are diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, poor hearing and eyesight, reduced mobility, and dementia.
As senior citizens in Mauritius, we feel our health and social care needs are understood and taken care of through a holistic approach.”Over the past few decades, Mauritius’ population has aged rapidly.