World Health Organization - WHO Seychelles

This week, World Health Organization - WHO Seychelles is supporting Ministry of Health Seychelles to strengthen its capacity for reaccreditation under the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI). 👶🌍

Through a competency toolkit assessment and capacity building programme, teams are being guided via both virtual facilitation and hands-on practical exercises in the wards of Seychelles Hospital.

This collaboration reinforces Seychelles’ commitment to ensuring that mothers and newborns receive the highest standards of care, aligned with global best practices.

💙Together, we are working to make every hospital stay a baby‑friendly experience — supporting breastfeeding, maternal health, and healthier futures for all.

On , Dr. Rex Mpazanje, WHO Representative for Seychelles reminds us that unsafe food remains a significant burden — but it is preventable. 🌍🌱

This year’s theme, “From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere”, calls on all of us to act.

✅ Safe food saves lives
✅ Safe food supports healthy communities
✅ Safe food strengthens economies

Here in , food safety is central not only to protecting health, but also to safeguarding tourism, livelihoods, and national development. World Health Organization - WHO Seychelles supported the Ministry of Health Seychelles to commemorate this important day on La Digue island — reflecting Seychelles’ leadership and commitment to making safe food a reality for all. The event's higlight was the launching ceremony followed by a walk and fun run with inclusive and participatory engagement of the Ladigue community.

Let’s translate food safety knowledge into everyday practice, across homes, communities, and businesses. Together, we can build healthier lives and stronger futures. 💪

Ministry of Health Seychelles today launched the Determine Antenatal Care Panel alongside a national Training of Trainers session for midwives, marking another step toward eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B.

The new approach will allow pregnant women to be screened for all three infections during a single consultation, improving access to timely diagnosis and care. The launch was officiated by Health Minister Dr. Marvin F***y.

Led by the National HIV/AIDS Programme of the Public Health Authority, in collaboration with the Maternal Health Programme, the World Health Organization (WHO) and Abbott , the initiative reflects a strong partnership to improve maternal and child health services across the country.

In late 2025, World Health Organization (WHO) certified 🇸🇨 as having eliminated and , making it one of three sub-Sahara African countries to reach this milestone.

Read more about how the country achieved this landmark public health achievement:

Protecting every generation in Seychelles through vaccines Victoria—On a typical morning Norma Michaud-Payet, a nurse at English River health centre in Victoria, Seychelles’ capital, prepares for the day's immunization session. She checks the cold chain temperature log, reviews the appointment schedule and arranges immunization leaflets on her desk. Whe...

Today marks the start of African Vaccination Week.

Immunization is a powerful tool that enables children to be healthy & thrive. Equal access to vaccines is key for people everywhere to reach their full potential!

Join us from April 24-30 for as we work to ensure immunization for all.

Your health is inseparable from the health of animals, plants, and the environment.

That means you can take action: to protect yourself, your family and the ecosystems around you.

- take antibiotics only when prescribed
- vaccinate your pets
- buy food from authorized vendors
- use public transport — reduce pollution exposure
- wash hands after contact with animals
- protect water sources and dispose of waste safely
- stay informed through health authorities

These are not just lifestyle tips. They are One Health in practice.