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Government provided health services are free. Clinics around the country provide general care, dental and other services but there also are private physicians. Overall, health trends are improving; there is no yellow fever, bilharzias or malaria and tuberculosis and leprosy are minimal.
Victoria Hospital on Mahe is the main health facility and is well equipped with 373 beds. All doctors speak English and/or French. There are several other clinics on Mahe and on Praslin and La Digue. Visitors can get medical and dental treatment, for which there may be a charge according to the service provided.
There are also small hospitals on Praslin and La Digue but all patients in need of immediate medical attention are taken to Victoria. Private doctors are available and may be arranged through hotels. Some hotels also have a small nursing staff on duty at certain times.
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