Seychelles: Drug Rehab Centre to Be Built in Bon Espoir to Tackle Drug Programme, Seychelles' Government Says

Tackling the drug problem in Seychelles is a top priority of the government, which views the country's methadone programme as a cost-effective method to deal with the threat, top… Read more »

Seychelles: To Help Fight Against Cancer, Seychelles' Second Island 'Braves the Shave'

The Cancer Concern Association on Praslin, Seychelles' second-largest island, organised a fund-raising activity to finance a hospice for individuals needing palliative care. Read more »

Seychelles: HIV/Aids Cases More Common Among Men in Because of Drug Use, Sex

HIV/AIDS cases in Seychelles are more common among men, a fact attributed to factors such as intravenous drug use and men having sex with men, said a top health official. Read more »

Seychelles: Hearing-Impaired Community in Seychelles Gets Its First Sign Language Dictionary

The hearing-impaired community in Seychelles has its own sign language dictionary for the first time. Read more »

Seychelles: President of Seychelles Travels to Kenya for Conference On Population, Development

The President of Seychelles, Danny Faure, will attend the summit of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Kenya from November 12-14, State House said… Read more »

Seychelles: Amid Global Outbreaks, Seychelles Begins Vaccination Campaign Against Two Types of Measles

The Seychelles' Ministry of Health has started a national vaccination campaign against German measles and measles as a prevention measure in the face of outbreaks in all regions of… Read more »

Seychelles: Study - No Reason to Be Alarmed At Mobile Phone Frequency Radiation in Seychelles

Exposure from radiofrequency electromagnetic fields radiation in Seychelles is well below recommended international guidelines for public exposure, a study has found. Read more »

Seychelles: First 'Brave the Shave' Event in Seychelles Raising Funds for Cancer Centre

Some ten ladies courageously shaved off their hair on Saturday, as a sign of solidarity for cancer patients and victims, during the first of its kind event in Seychelles. Read more »

Seychelles: Health Officials Meet to Validate Disease Surveillance and Response Guidelines

Health officers in Seychelles met to validate the country's version of the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) in a workshop held… Read more »

Seychelles: Sick Mother Behind Medical Cannabis Push May Die Before Framework Is Set

After a two-year battle, Ralph Volcere won his petition asking the government to make regulations for the medical use of cannabis on May 31. Read more »

Seychelles: Stop Discrimination, Seek Treatment for HIV, President Says

That was the message from the Seychelles' President Danny Faure on Friday at the launching of a national strategic plan for HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis. Read more »

Seychelles: 'Don't Waste, Eat!' Programme Delivers 200 Kg of Food to 35 Families in Seychelles

Over 200 kg of food was distributed to around 35 families in the Seychelles' eastern Mahe district of Roche Caiman on Sunday as part of the "Don't Waste, Eat!" food waste reduction… Read more »

Seychelles: Prescription Fee for Medication to Come Into Force in Seychelles in June

Starting as of June 1, people receiving prescribed medication from a public health centre in Seychelles will have to pay a prescription fee, said a top health official. Read more »

Seychelles: Business Community in Seychelles Reacts to New Measures to Counter Alcohol Abuse

Shopkeepers and alcohol producers in Seychelles expressed concerns over six new measures to tackle alcohol abuse announced by President Danny Faure in his recent State of the… Read more »

Seychelles: Hospital in India Interested in Seychelles' Ministry of Health Partnership for Patient Treatment

The Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute from Kerala, India, is looking to partner with the Seychelles' Ministry of Health in the areas of health care, education,… Read more »

Seychelles: Hearing Impaired Community in Seychelles to Have a New Centre Next Year

People with hearing impairment in Seychelles will have adequate space to conduct their activities in a new centre that will be established next year, said a member of the local… Read more »

Seychelles: Increase in HIV Transmissions Among Syringe-Using Drug Users

The way HIV is transmitted is changing in Seychelles from a sexually transmitted virus to one passed on among drug users, an official at the Ministry of Health said. Read more »

Seychelles: Govt Revises Outdated Mental Health Law

Mentally ill patients in Seychelles will now have a say on how they are treated and can appeal against decisions they do not approve in a court being set up for them, the health… Read more »

Seychelles: Benefits of Fish Consumption Overcome Negative Mercury Effects, Seychellois Scientist Says

The benefits of fish consumption outweigh any potential harm that may arise from the associated intake of mercury, a Seychellois scientist says. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychellois Facebook Food Group Launches Own Recipe-Filled Website

A Seychellois Facebook cookery group - 'Ki Menu Tanto' - that promotes the culinary endeavours of its over 23,000 members has launched its own website. Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Bans Ready-to-Eat Meat Products From South Africa Over Listeria Outbreak

The Seychelles Public Health Authority has imposed a temporary ban on all ready-to-eat meat products imported from South Africa since an outbreak of listeria was declared in the… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles Eyes Taxing Sugary Drinks in 2019 to Fight Rising Obesity

In an effort to counter rising obesity in Seychelles, the government plans to begin taxing sugary drinks in the island nation in 2019 as a way to reduce illnesses associated with… Read more »

Seychelles: Campaign for a Healthier, More Active Seychelles Gaining Steam

As Seychelles' health authorities lead a campaign of 'Bouze' - meaning move with the aim of having a healthier nation - more locals and visitors are becoming engaged in outdoor… Read more »