State House Denounces False Information on Perseverance Health Facility

VICTORIA, Seychelles — The Office of the President has categorically refuted what it claims are ‘misleading and false information’ being disseminated by the presidential candidate of United Seychelles regarding the health facility donated by the Qatari government located at the Seychelles Coast Guard base. This was in reference to a 12-second video showing broken equipment and items such as beds and tents among others, outside the facility.

In a statement yesterday, the Office of the President said contrary to these claims, it wished to reassure the public that the hospital structure and equipment remain fully intact. ‘In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, the two medical facilities, one with a capacity of 70 beds and the second field hospital, which at the time served as an Isolation Centre to support the Ministry of Health with additional beds, are still available should an emergency arise,’ read the communiqué.

‘However, given that there is no Covid-19, the Seychelles Defence Forces are currently productively using some of the facilities for their operations.’ The statement added that parts of the field hospital are also being used by the Gymnastic team preparing for CJSOI as Roche Caiman facilities are closed. The Office of the President urged all individuals, especially those in positions of influence, to verify their statements before making public declarations that could mislead the public. ‘The dissemination of inaccurate information regarding such a critical institution is not only irresponsible but also creates unnecessary concern and confusion among the population. Misinformation regarding national government facilities undermines public trust and detracts from the dedicated efforts of professionals who work tirelessly to serve our community.’