Health and medical news from Tristan da Cunha and its Camogli Hospital.

 

Public Notices Regarding the MV Hondius Hantavirus, 6th May 2026

Three public notices on the implications of the hantavirus outbreak for Tristan.
7-May-2026
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Suspected Hantavirus on the Cruise Ship MV Hondius

Public notice regarding the public health implications of the outbreak of hantavirus on the cruise ship MV Hondius, which visited Tristan in April 2026 during her voyage.
4-May-2026
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Special Visit by the SA Agulhas II

The SA Agulhas II diverted to Tristan on the 23rd February 2026 to pick up a medevac.
23-Feb-2026
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Retirement of Teresa Green

Teresa Green retired from the dental team at Camogli Hospital on the 7th October 2025.
30-Oct-2025
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Anatomy of a Maritime Medical Emergency

Tristan helped with a maritime medical emergency during the Christmas holiday, 2024.
14-Jan-2025
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Maritime Medical Emergency, January 2024

The tanker Donoussa diverted to Tristan on the 17th January 2024 with a medical emergency.
18-Jan-2024
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First ever screening colonoscopy program on Tristan da Cunha

Carried out by South African team led by Professor Goldberg
5-Dec-2023
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Tristan da Cunha Administrator Evacuated

Administrator Sean Burns has been evacuated to Cape Town after falling seriously ill.
15-Mar-2023
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Tristan Assists with Maritime Medical Emergencies

On the 6th October 2022, the Tristan RIB transferred a sick crew member from the bulk carrier Penelope I to Camogli Hospital. This follows a similar emergency on the 29th May involving the MV Duke.
10-Oct-2022
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