Pitcairn Islands Health

Health

Health Registered medical practioners spend time on the island periodically, but most health issues are handled by a nurse stationed there (currently the pastor's wife). The island has a small health clinic with dental and X-ray equipment and emergency medications, but is not equipped to deal with major problems, which may require waiting days or weeks for a nearby passing ship to provide evacuation to a medical facility. Safety Although the publicity and convictions resulting from the recent sexual abuse scandal probably makes any further incidents unlikely (and visitors were not the victims to begin with), it should certainly give any young woman pause about visiting the island, especially without a male companion. Previously, Pitcairn was considered a very safe place, with no violent crime.

[ Hospital of Tropical Diseases ]