National Health Promotion Policy.

This Policy effectively addresses societal health priorities such as obesity and substance use, and sets out a range of evidence-based principles and approaches designed to improve the health outcomes of the people of Seychelles. The Policy, grounded in the principle that health is a fundamental human right, and that all individuals and communities should have the opportunity to achieve optimal health, recognises the importance of creating an enabling environment that supports healthy behaviours and choices and tackle zoonotic diseases, in line with the One Health approach. The vision of the Policy is to mainstream health in all professions, programmes, policies and people, through partnerships. The Policy aims at achieving the following objectives: strengthening the health promotion service delivery and coordination system; improving physical and mental health; empowering communities and promoting active involvement and participation of individuals, groups and civil society in health promotion interventions; promoting multi-sectoral and multi-disciplinary approaches to health promotion development and implementation; enhancing health-promoting environments in key settings (workplaces, schools, communities); promoting evidence-based research in health, and its use in informing health promotion interventions; establishing a framework for implementing, monitoring and evaluating health promotion interventions; supporting communication and community engagement for health hazards.