Healthcare in Seychelles

There is a large general hospital in Victoria and there are clinics elsewhere on La Digue, Mahe and Praslin, but medical facilities are limited. Visitors may obtain emergency treatment for a basic consultancy fee. Additional medical insurance is advised, including emergency repatriation; the number for medical emergencies is 151. There are several pharmacies in Victoria, and on other islands, government clinics are used. There are dental clinics on Mahe, Praslin and La Digue. Prices vary according to whether they are government clinics or private ones. Many hotels offer a 24-hour doctor on call services for guests.