Seychelles in the ECSA Health Community
Seychelles joined the ECSA Health community in 1976. Seychelles has hosted the health Ministers Conference three times in 1981, 1999 and 2008. Seychelles also chaired the Advisory Committee in the years 1984, 1993 and 2005. Seychelles hosted a colourful commemoration during the 25th anniversary of the ECSA Health community in 1999. 1n 2008, Seychelles was venue to the 1st High-level ministerial dialogue on e-Health and development organized by the ECSA Health community and the Commonwealth secretariat.
The ministry of Health and social development has consistently supported the activities and programmes of the ECSA Health community over the last three decades. Seychelles financial contribution to the ECSA Health Community has ensured that the secretariat functions continue to be executed in a timely manner in line with the resolutions of the Ministers of health.
All subsequent ministers of Health in Seychelles since 1976 have ensured that the country continues to share its experiences and challenges in implementation of various health programmes during ECSA forums such as the Directors expert committee, programme expert committees, the forums for best practice in health care and the annual ECSA Health Ministers Conference. Senior Ministry officials led by permanent secretaries have held various leadership roles in ECSA’s expert committees and played their part in ensuring the organization remains relevant, focused and responsive to the needs for the member countries.
1.0 Overview of key indicators
a. Socio-economic and Demographic
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GDP growth rate.
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Population dependency ratio (under 15 and over 65 years)
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Life expectancy at birth (all gender)
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Population growth rate
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b. Maternal and Child Health & Family and Reproductive Health
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Infant mortality rate per 1000 live births
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Maternal mortality rate per 100 000 live births
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Under five mortality rate per 1000 live births
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Births attended by skilled health personnel
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Contraceptive prevalence
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Full immunization coverage amongst 1 year olds
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ANC coverage (%) at least one visit
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Unmet need for Family Planning
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Total fertility rate
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c. HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria
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Adult (15-49) HIV prevalence
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Condom use at last high-risk sex
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PMTCT coverage
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Tuberculosis prevalence per 100 000 population
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Tuberculosis treatment success under DOTS
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Malaria mortality rate per 100 000 population
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% of pregnant women sleeping under an ITN
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d. Health Systems
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General government expenditure on health as % of GDP
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Out of pocket expenditure as a % of private expenditure on health
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No. of doctors per 10 000 population
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No. of nurses per 10 000 population
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No. of health workers per 10 000 population
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Client Satisfaction Rate
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