Camogli Hospital

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 build in 2017 to meet NHS standards.[1][2]

Camogli Hospital
National Health Service
Geography
LocationEdinburgh of the Seven Seas, Tristan da Cunha
Coordinates37.0683°S 12.31°W / -37.0683; -12.31
Organisation
Care systemNHS
TypeRegional
Services
Emergency departmentYes
Beds4
History
Opened1971
Links
Websitewww.tristandc.com/hospital.php

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.[3]

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

Services

The hospital provides 2 hospital wards, each containing a bed, with the capability to hold 2. The facility also features an Emergency room, X-Ray, ambulance service, and dental services.[4]

See also

References

  1. "CAMOGLI HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT" (PDF). July 31, 2020.
  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 2020-07-31.
  4. Millington, Peter. "Tristan da Cunha Camogli Healthcare Centre". www.tristandc.com. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
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