
On the 16th of December 2024, the Embassy of Japan in Mauritius and the NGO Association pour la Promotion de la Sante (APSA International) took part in the Handover Ceremony at the APSA Diabetes Care Centre in Trianon.
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Ceremony
The ceremony was attended by H.E. KAN Masahiro, Ambassador of Japan to Mauritius, Mrs. Audrey Hardy, President of the APSA International, staff of the NGO and the Embassy of Japan, as well as relevant stakeholders. This project was funded by Japan’s official development assistance programme, Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP).
The grant has been allocated to the NGO for “The Project for the Provision of Medical Equipment and Improvement in Accessibility at APSA Diabetes Care Centre” in the sum of EUR 57,741. Through this project, the APSA International was able to equip the centre with an ultrasound machine, two Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) machines and renovated the drop-off zone.
The medical equipment allows the NGO to improve early detection of complication such as cardiovascular, microvascular and peripheral arterial disease. The newly introduced drop-off zone at the entrance of the centre ensures that all patients, particularly those requiring foot care, have safe access to the facility.
In his speech, Ambassador KAN stated that the new equipment and facility would strengthen health care services for people suffering from diabetes. He also emphasised that Japan will continue to support Mauritius in achieving a better, safer, healthier society.