Pitcairn Island
Health
Before you travel check that:
- your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
- you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Emergency medical number
Phone 0132 to contact the island’s doctor – there is no mobile network on Pitcairn Island but you can make VoIP calls from islanders’ houses.
Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
Vaccine recommendations and health risks
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
- check the latest vaccine recommendations for Pitcairn Island
- see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the NHS travel vaccinations page
See what health risks you’ll face on Pitcairn Island.
Medication
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro.
The NHS has information on whether you can take your medicine abroad.
Healthcare facilities on Pitcairn Island
Pitcairn has a modern and well-equipped medical clinic and a resident doctor, but the nearest hospital facilities are at least 2 days away by boat, in Tahiti or New Zealand.
There is no airport on Pitcairn, and evacuation in a medical emergency is not always possible. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation.
Travel and mental health
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro.