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The Camogli Hospital is a public hospital located in Edinburgh of the Seven Seas on Tristan da Cunha. The building was replaced by a new building in 2017 to meet NHS standards.

History

Throughout the 19th century, the islands had no resident healthcare service. A temporary hospital was constructed in 1942. In 1971, the Camogli Hospital was constructed, and was named after the hometown of Italian settlers Andrea Repetto & Gaetano Lavarello.

On 7 June 2017 a new facility, named the Camogli Medical Centre, was constructed, meeting current NHS standards.

Services

The hospital provides two hospital wards, each containing a bed, with the capability to hold two. The facility also features an emergency room, X-ray, ambulance service, and dental services.

See also

• History of Tristan da Cunha

References

1. "CAMOGLI HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT" (PDF). 31 July 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on 14 August 2017.
2. Steiner, Sue; Liston, Robin; Grundy, Richard; Hentley, Mike (2007). St Helena: Ascension, Tristan Da Cunha. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 978-1-84162-198-2.
3. Grundy, Richard. "Tristan da Cunha Healthcare History". www.tristandc.com. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
4. Millington, Peter. "Tristan da Cunha Camogli Healthcare Centre". www.tristandc.com. Retrieved 31 July 2020.

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