02.25.10
WHO’s USD 1.6 million to boost Seychelles’ health system
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has renewed its support to the Seychelles’ Health Department with funding of over USD 1.6 million. This support is expected to strengthen the health system of the jurisdiction.
The support takes the form of a further 2-year working plan, which was handed to Health and Social Development Minister Marie-Pierre Lloyd by WHO liaison officer Dr Cornelia Atsyor. Mrs Lloyd signed the plan in the presence of social development principal secretary Linda William, Health Services Agency chief executive Daniella Larue and Public Health Commissioner Dr Jude Gedeon. Also, members of the central management team and other health officials were present at the signing at Victoria hospital.
According to the new work plan, the priority areas are communicable and non-communicable disease control, child and adolescent health, sexual reproductive health, and addressing the socio-economic factors affecting health. The plan includes medical products and technologies as well as promotion of healthier lifestyles.