World Kidney Day Marked with Mass for Patients and Families in Seychelles
VICTORIA, Seychelles, To commemorate the World Kidney Day yesterday, the AMSA Health Care Seychelles in collaboration with the Health Care Agency organised a mass at the AMSA Renal Care and Haemodialysis centre, Seychelles Hospital. The mass yesterday morning, presided by the hospital Deacon, Father Yves Ngowesui, was attended by haemodialysis patients, families, staff and officials of AMSA and the Seychelles hospital, including the chief financial officer (CFO) of the AMSA Group, based in Dubai, Kuldeep Singh. The global campaign this year placed particular emphasis on ensuring that all patients have fair access to treatment and to the medicines they need to manage their condition.
In an interview with the media, Dr Kenneth Henriette, director of AMSA Renal Care Seychelles, said the aim of the mass service is to spread some spiritual, mental and physiological support to the patients instead of concentrating only on the physical part of their diseases. We tend to only speak on the physical aspects of the disease, but it is very important as well that we also speak on the spiritual and mental wellbeing of the patients, he noted. The holistic approach reflects a growing recognition of the importance of addressing all dimensions of patient care.
Father Yves, in his homily, reflected on the theme of the day and offered prayers for the patients, their families and the healthcare workers who care for them. He noted that the work of the renal centre is a powerful witness to the dignity of the human person and to the importance of compassionate care. The congregation joined in prayers for all those affected by kidney disease, both in Seychelles and around the world.
Mr Singh, the CFO of the AMSA Group, used the occasion to reaffirm the group’s commitment to supporting renal care in Seychelles. He noted that the AMSA Group has invested significantly in the local facility and that further upgrades are planned over the coming years. The investment is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the group’s presence in the Indian Ocean region and to support the development of specialised healthcare services in small island states.
The AMSA Renal Care and Haemodialysis centre provides life-saving treatment to dozens of patients each week. The centre has been operational for several years and has become an important part of the country’s healthcare infrastructure. As part of the World Kidney Day activities, staff at the centre also distributed educational materials to patients and visitors, highlighting the importance of early detection and the management of risk factors such as diabetes and high blood pressure. The awareness effort is expected to continue in the coming weeks through outreach sessions in the community.
