SMS - Social conditions in Mauritius in the 1960s Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Name the three main social problems
A
Rapid rise in population, health issues, housing conditions
2
Q
HOUSING :
What were the problems and issues encountered
A
- Houses were built of thatched roof or corrugated iron sheets
- Houses were made of straw, wooden huts and Shacks, very common in port louis
- During cyclones in 1960 for example cyclones alise and Carol or even heavy rains, Many houses were destroyed and people became homeless as houses were not strong
- In 1975, Cyclone Gervaise hit the country
3
Q
Solution or remedial action
A
- The government tacked the problem by setting :CHA ( Central housing authority), a housing reconstruction programme with concrete houses
- Around 14000 houses were built in both rural and urban areas
- Houses were sold at subsidised price by making a monthly payment over a period of 25 years
- Longtill company was responsible for the construction
- After cyclone Gervaise the government construct 10000 more houses in 5 years with the help of CHA
- Loans were provided at low interest rates to purchase loans
4
Q
HEALTH
Issues or problems
A
Illnesses : Malaria
: poliomyelitis
: tuberculose
In 1960s anemia was common among women : Malnutrition
: digestive disorder
:ear diseases
5
Q
Remedials or solutions
A
- The government provided milk and vitamins to children
- Campaign against Malaria in 1950s
- 8 hospital was built in total: civil hospital, candos hospital…. There were 6 hospitals in mahebourg, souillac, flacq, Moka, montagne longue, poudre d’or
- In 1973 Mauritius received a certificate for the elimination of Malaria
- Main Hospital in Rodrigues is crève cœur and dispensaries
6
Q
MHC
SILWF
CHA
A
Mauritius housing corporation
Sugar industry labour welfare fund
Central housing authority
