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In the shadow of the healing rainbow: belonging and identity in the regulation of traditional medicine in Mauritius

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Primary Legislation Cited

  • Ayurvedic and other Traditional Medicines Act 1989 Act 37/1989 Proclaimed by [Proclamation No. 10 of 1990] w.e.f 3rd September 1990.

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