diff --git a/docker-compose.yml b/docker-compose.yml
index 8137c55..59d3b38 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.yml
@@ -82,8 +82,9 @@ services:
       - 8000:8000
     healthcheck:
       test: curl -s http://localhost:8000 >/dev/null || exit 1
-      interval: 10s
+      interval: 20s
       timeout: 5s
+      retries: 5
 
   celery:
     image: nyaruka/rapidpro:stable