What is healthcare in Seychelles like?

Facilities and Health Information

The 24-hour emergency number for all medical emergencies is 999. Medical facilities in Seychelles are limited, especially on the isolated islands where doctors are often unavailable. There is one government-owned hospital and several clinics, private and government-run. The Seychellois Ministry of Health operates an ambulance service on the islands of Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue which can be reached by dialing 999. Waiting times can vary considerably based on location. For more information, contact the Ministry of Health at P.O. Box 52, Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles; telephone ( 248) 388-000. It is recommended that travelers bring and use insect/mosquito repellent while in Seychelles and apply it at night on all exposed areas. Outbreaks of the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus and yellow fever virus have been reported in recent years, as well as Leptospirosis, a bacterial disease transmitted to humans and animals by exposure to water contaminated by infected animals. For more information on these diseases and current outbreaks, please see the CDC’s fact sheets on chikungunya, leptospirosis, and yellow fever.

Drinking Water Source - % of rural population improved

96.3%

Drinking Water Source - % of total population unimproved

3.7%

Drinking Water Source - % of urban population improved

96.300000

Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population

3.6

Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population

1.51

Sanitation Facility Access - % of total population unimproved

2.9%

Sanitation Facility Access - % of urban population improved

97.100000

Sanitation Facility Access - % of rural population improved

97.1%

Disability Access In Seychelles

Accessibility

While in Seychelles, individuals with disabilities may find accessibility and accommodation very different from that which is commonly provided in the United States. The Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles provides for the right of persons with disabilities to special protection, including reasonable provisions for improving quality of life. However, there are no laws mandating access to public buildings, transportation, or state services, and the Government of Seychelles does not provide such access for persons with disabilities.

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