MR vaccination underway in Seychelles |08 July 2025

Mrs Bijoux (left) and Ms Laurette during the press conference (Photo: Aysha Kuttiyil)

MR vaccination underway in Seychelles

By Chelsea Laporte

Seychelles has recorded one case of measles to date this year, the Health Care Agency has confirmed.

This was revealed by Vaccination Programme Consultant Florida Bijoux during a press conference yesterday when detailing the reintroduction of the measles and rubella (MR) vaccine in the country, effective yesterday. According to Mrs Bijoux, two cases of measles were recorded in 2024.

“In 2019, we experienced an epidemic that originated in Praslin, and each year, one or two cases have been detected. This in itself demonstrates the strength of our surveillance system, as we are able to identify these cases promptly and take the necessary actions to contain them,” she shared, adding the authority was working to make Seychelles measles-free.

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