The National AIDS Council was originally launched 24th May 2002 by the then Minister of Health, Mr Patrick Pillay, Red Roof Conference Room, Ministry of Health. The main role of the NAC was to coordinate the national response to HIV and AIDS. It was established as a multisectoral and multidisciplinary committee of diverse stakeholders contributing to the national response.
The National AIDS Council became a legal entity (body corporate) through the National AIDS Council of Seychelles Act, 2013 (Act13 of 2013) enacted by the President and National Assembly in December 2013.