Hospitals, Clinics and Emergency Numbers in the Seychelles

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There are 13 health centres and 6 hospitals on Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. In its annual report the Ministry of Health speaks of a network of 17 community health centres, so the count depends on the source. They offer a wide range of services, such as medical consultations, family planning, maternal health, antenatal care, dental health, wound dressing, check-ups and physiotherapy.

The largest hospital is in Victoria and was extended in 2015. It used to be called Victoria Hospital and is now known as Seychelles Hospital. It is in Mont Fleuri, and the switchboard is on 4 388 000. It is the country's main public hospital, with an emergency department, X-ray and most operations. There are also specialist services such as radiology, ophthalmology, chemotherapy and surgery. The hospital accepts credit cards.

A new, modern clinic opened in Beau Vallon in April 2011. Since August 2017 there has also been the Women's and Family Hospital on Mahé, in the Perseverance district. The Ministry of Health mentions future primary care and a possible new use for the Family Hospital at Perseverance. Before you go, please phone to check that it is still operating as usual. In 2018 the hospital at Anse Royale was also rebuilt, at the time including a quarantine unit, for instance for Covid symptoms. The Ministry now lists Anse Royale as a regional hospital with emergency facilities.

On La Digue the Ministry lists St. Mary's Hospital, while older directories still show the Logan Hospital in La Passe. The number from Karl's earlier list is still valid in the directories. The regional health centres on Praslin and La Digue also provide inpatient care. Medical care and an on-call service can also be arranged through your accommodation or the island resorts if you wish.

There are clinics in almost every district. They are generally open from 8.00 to 16.00. For emergencies outside these hours, the hospitals are responsible. Silhouette also has its own health centre (Silhouette).

We could not reliably confirm the numbers for Baie Lazare and Souvenir. Ask there via the Seychelles Hospital switchboard (4 388 000) or your accommodation.

The Euromedical Family Clinic Seychelles is a private clinic on Eden Island (Eden Island). You will find it in Office 206 in Eden Plaza, on the first floor. Eden Island is linked to Mahé by a short causeway and can be reached by car or taxi from Victoria. It is best to ask your accommodation for the phone number and opening hours, as the details differ between directories.

There are also several dentists on Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. Appointments can be arranged by your hotel if you wish.

Fees at private clinics and with private doctors vary. The following guide values come from Karl's experience on the islands (as of November 2026, not re-confirmed by us). Ask for the current price before treatment.

State doctors' surgeries can be found in most districts. If you go to a private doctor without insurance, travellers' reports say you may pay considerably more than these guide values, and repatriation by helicopter, boat or plane can cost thousands of euros.

The US State Department expressly recommends insurance with evacuation cover for trips to smaller islands such as Praslin and La Digue. Before you fly, it is worth checking your own insurance documents.

Ask your accommodation: Hotels and guesthouses can arrange doctor's appointments, dentists and home visits. If you are staying at an island resort, ask there first, as the doctors are often on site or can be called quickly.

On Mahé, Praslin and La Digue: On Mahé you will find the densest concentration of hospital, private doctors and pharmacies. On Praslin and La Digue the local hospital provides first aid, and serious cases are sent to Mahé. When making trips to remote islands, allow time for transport. You will find connections under Domestic Flights and Getting Around the Seychelles.

Medication: Pack enough of your personal medication in your hand luggage. Check in advance whether it is permitted under the customs rules (Customs Regulations). Useful items for a travel first-aid kit are in the luggage list.

Mosquitoes: Travel reports mention a chikungunya outbreak in the Seychelles in 2026. There is no malaria. Effective mosquito protection still makes sense. For the current situation, ask the Ministry of Health or your doctor. For vaccinations, read Vaccinations for the Seychelles.

999 for police, ambulance and fire brigade, and 151 for the ambulance service. In a minor emergency you can also go straight to a hospital.

Yes, even at the public hospital. The fees are lower than at private clinics, but treatment is not free. Travel insurance that covers repatriation is therefore strongly recommended.

Ask at reception. Your accommodation can arrange home visits, doctors' surgeries and dentists. In many districts there is also a government health centre.

These can change at short notice. According to current advice from the Australian government, for example, entry restrictions apply to travellers who have recently been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ebola outbreak); they must first have spent at least 21 days outside the country. You can find the current rules under Entry requirements.

Clinics are generally open from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm. Hospitals take emergencies around the clock. Further times can be found under Opening hours in the Seychelles.