04 December 2025 | State House.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Distinguished guests,
Healthcare professionals,
Today, we mark a significant moment in the advancement of healthcare in Seychelles.
The inauguration of our country’s first Open MRI at Victoria Health Clinic, is more than the launch of a new service, it represents progress, innovation, and a deep commitment to meeting the needs of our people.
As a doctor myself, I understand the importance of innovations like this, and I know firsthand the difference that timely and accurate diagnostics can make in a patient’s life.
An Open MRI is not just a technological upgrade, it is comfort for patients who struggle with traditional scanners, especially those who are claustrophobic.
This new technology also brings relief to our wider healthcare system.
By expanding our diagnostic capacity within the private sector, we ease pressure on existing services and provide citizens with more options, shorter waiting times, and better access to essential imaging.
When private institutions invest in modern equipment, the benefits ripple across the whole nation.
What we celebrate today is also a reflection of Seychelles’ direction.
Every new innovation, whether in the public or private sphere, pushes us closer to our shared goal of a healthier, stronger, and more resilient nation.
This Open MRI is a steppingstone toward broader improvements in healthcare delivery, and it reminds us that further progress is built when every part of society strives for excellence.
I want to commend Victoria Health Clinic for this bold investment.
Your commitment to bringing world-class technology to Seychelles is an important contribution to national well-being.
While this is not a government-led project, it shows how private sector initiative can strengthen our health landscape and complement national efforts.
Let this achievement inspire further advancements, further innovation, and a continued national push to ensure that every citizen has access to quality care.
So once again, you have expanded not only your services, but the horizons of healthcare in Seychelles.
Congratulations once again to you Madame and to the team at Victoria Health Clinic.
I thank you.
