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.[1][2]

Camogli Hospital
National Health Service
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Geography
LocationEdinburgh of the Seven Seas, Tristan da Cunha
Coordinates37°04′05″S 12°18′50″W / 37.067933°S 12.313795°W / -37.067933; -12.313795
Organisation
Care systemNHS
TypeRegional
Services
Emergency departmentYes
Beds4
History
Opened1971
Links
Websitewww.tristandc.com/hospital.php

History

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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

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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.[4]

See also

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References

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  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.