There are nine ambulances in the country, of which two are based in Victoria, two on Praslin, one at Anse Royale, one at Anse Boileau, one on La Digu… - Mitzy Larue

The blood bank at the hospital is at a critical level. Numerous attempts have been made to retain current donors and recruit new ones, but due to certain barriers, the process has always been a challenge.

I would like to appeal to everyone to come forward and donate blood which can save any life – your life, your friend’s or relatives’.

It was obvious that Seychellois are inadequately informed about spinal problems and the best ways to avoid them. There are presently three orthopaedic surgeons, including one Chinese doctor who is familiar with spinal surgery and in fact performed an operation early this month.