Mitcy Larue

"Several important studies are ongoing as the ministry requires evidence to support its policy decisions."

"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."

"An Indian team who came a second time for knee replacement surgery said though the set-up was not state-of-the-art they carried out their surgeries uneventfully."

"The ministry is not too happy with the facilities and the state of our operating rooms. That is why we can’t wait to have all of them redone. We have plans to build new ones."

"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 Digue and two others are on stand-by."

"Definitely, we need more ambulances as we need one for Beau Vallon, one for Anse Aux Pins, one for Béolière and one for English River. She appealed to sponsors to donate generously as this might help save many lives."

"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."

"As yet, the blood bank is struggling to meet the demand for blood transfusion."

"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’."