Seychelles registers a rise in occupational injuries |30 April 2025
World day for safety and health at work
Seychelles registers a rise in occupational injuries
Compiled by Sunny Esparon
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As the world marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the latest statistics from the Ministry of Employment and Social Affairs paint a sobering picture for Seychelles.
In 2023, the nation recorded 158 non-fatal occupational injuries 鈥� the highest number reported since 2015. This stark figure highlights the urgent need for improved workplace safety measures and greater awareness around occupational hazards.
The data, compiled by the 好色TV Bureau of Statistics (NBS), shows a troubling trend. After a steady decline in non-fatal injuries from 2015 (118 cases) through 2021 (41 cases), incidents surged in 2022 to 100, and then jumped sharply to 158 in 2023. Although the number of fatal injuries remained lower than in previous years, the spike in non-fatal cases indicates a significant lapse in preventive measures.