Universal Healthcare

Healthcare Milestones Delivered

Significant progress in building our healthcare foundation.

Essential Medicine Access — 17 Essential Medicines

Expanded access to critical medications, ensuring life-saving treatments are available and affordable for all Seychellois citizens across our healthcare network.

• Life-saving medications accessible
• Affordable pricing maintained
• Island-wide distribution network

Diabetes Prevention & Care — 67% Screening Coverage

Comprehensive diabetes screening and prevention programmes, with early detection driving better outcomes for citizens at risk.

Mental Health Policy

National mental-health policy strengthened with expanded community-based support and de-stigmatisation campaigns.

Healthcare Worker Housing

Dedicated housing initiative to retain healthcare professionals across the islands.

Adolescent Vaccination Programme — 68% Coverage

Targeted vaccination programme for adolescents, including HPV and catch-up routine immunisations.

Healthcare 2030: Our Comprehensive Vision

Building universal healthcare that serves every Seychellois citizen.

Universal Healthcare for All

Our Healthcare 2030 vision commits to delivering comprehensive, accessible, and high-quality healthcare services to every Seychellois citizen, regardless of location or economic status. We're building a system that prioritises prevention, ensures quality care, and addresses the unique healthcare needs of our island nation.

Universal Access

Every Seychellois citizen will have access to essential healthcare services, with improved facilities on every inhabited island and telemedicine connecting remote communities.

• 100% population coverage
• Island healthcare centres upgraded
• Telemedicine network expanded

Prevention First

Comprehensive prevention programmes will address lifestyle diseases, improve nutrition education, expand vaccination coverage, and promote active healthy living across all age groups.

• 95% vaccination coverage
• Lifestyle disease prevention
• Community wellness programmes

Quality Excellence

World-class healthcare standards with continuous training for healthcare professionals, modern equipment, and evidence-based treatment protocols ensuring the best possible outcomes.

• International quality standards
• Professional development programmes
• Modern equipment deployment

Innovation & Research

Embracing medical innovation, digital health solutions, and research partnerships to address Seychelles-specific health challenges and contribute to global health knowledge.

• Digital health platforms
• Research partnerships established
• Health data systems integrated

Implementation Roadmap

A systematic approach to healthcare transformation.

2025 — Foundation Strengthening

• Healthcare facility upgrades
• Healthcare workforce expansion
• Essential medicine stockpiling
• Digital infrastructure deployment

2026–27 — Service Expansion

• Preventive care programmes launch
• Telemedicine network rollout
• Mental health services expansion
• Professional training intensification

2028–29 — Quality Enhancement

• International quality certification
• Integrated health data systems
• Research partnerships established
• Regional healthcare leadership

2030 — Universal Coverage Achievement

• 100% population coverage verified
• Health outcome targets met
• Innovation hub established
• Regional healthcare model