SATURDAY 2 MAY 2026

13:30 : Greeting attendees.

Signatures.

Welcoming Speech

14:00 : Barriers to Breastfeeding in Mauritius : A Local Study

Dr Francois LEUNG

Paediatrician

Moderator : Dr Ryad JOOMYE

15:00 : Syphilis in Pregnancy: From Silent Infection to Preventable Tragedy

Dr Vandana Bagri BUCKTOWAR

Gynecologist - Jeetoo Hospital

Moderator : Dr Kevin BOOTUN

16: 00 : ☕ Tea break ☕

16:30 : Prise en charge d'une suspicion de syphilis congénitale

Dr Duksha RAMFUL

Neonatologue

CHU Felix Guyon - La Reunion

Moderator : Dr Asrafee BUSGEETH

17:30 : Congenital Syphilis in Childhood: Recognising the Missed and the Late Presentation

Dr Luvina DOOKHONY

Paediatrician - SSRN Hospital

Moderator : Dr Asrafee BUSGEETH

18:30 : AGM & Elections

Dr Ryad JOOMYE

President of Paediatric Society

19:00 : End of first day

20:00 : 🍴 GALA DINNER 🍽️

SUNDAY 3 MAY 2026

8:45 : Seating of participants

9:00 : Changing Serotype Patterns After Pneumococcal Vaccination: What Clinicians Need to Know

Speaker to be confirmed

South Africa

Moderator : Dr Manjeeta BAICHOO

10:00 : Choix des anti-épileptiques en Pédiatrie

Dr Stephanie ROBIN

Neuropediatre

CHU Felix Guyon - La Reunion

Moderator : Dr K. TEEROVENGADUM

11:00 : ☕ Tea break ☕

11:15 : Snoring Isn’t Always Benign: Understanding Sleep Apnoea in Children

Dr Keser Pillai

Chest Specialist

Moderator : Dr Veronique LAM

12:15 : Sudden neonatal collapse in maternity

Dr Yaseen NEETOO

Paediatrician

Moderator : Dr Veronique LAM

13:15 : A Few Last Words (We Promise!)...

followed by🍴Lunch 🍽️

MAURITIUS PAEDIATRIC UPDATE 2026

This conference will bring together paediatricians from Mauritius and Réunion Island to share clinical experience in neonatal and acute paediatrics. The programme will feature practical updates on topics such as neonatal syphilis, antiepileptic therapy, and sudden neonatal cardiorespiratory collapse, fostering collaboration and improving care for newborns and children.

Applying for 8 CPD points