Doctors & Clinics in Virgin Islands - UK
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Capital: Road Town
Population: 31,196
Official language: English
Time zone: Atlantic Standard Time
Emergency #: 999
Vaccinations required: No
Risk of malaria: No
British Virgin Islands is known for its sunny climate, beaches, and as a popular yachting destination. Popular attractions include snorkeling at Cane Garden Bay, exploring the coves and boulders of the Baths, as well as the annual Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival.
The standards for patient care and medical services in British Virgin Islands may differ from your home country. The majority of healthcare options in British Virgin Islands are private. There is one private hospital, Bougainvillea Clinic, in Road Town and a public hospital, Peebles Hospital, also in Road Town. The quality of care generally does not meet international standards and complex procedures may not be able to be performed locally.
In the event of a medical emergency, contact your travel health insurance company immediately. Hospitals and private practitioners in British Virgin Islands typically require upfront payment, regardless if you have travel health insurance. Evacuation – possibly to the United States or Puerto Rico – is required for complex medical emergencies. Ensure that you have accessible funds to cover upfront fees and adequate travel health insurance, including evacuation. Before you depart, check with your insurer about the extent of their coverage in British Virgin Islands.
Medicines are generally accessible at public and private pharmacies located throughout the islands. Private pharmacies are concentrated on Tortola and Virgin Gorda. Ensure you pack a sufficient supply of essential medication for the duration of your trip.
If you are travelling with medication, check with British Virgin Islands’s embassy, consulate, or Ministry of Health for details on medication allowances and restrictions. Note that these sources may provide incomplete or out-of-date information.
Most roads in British Virgin Islands are in good condition and well-maintained, however roads may be narrow and signage is limited. Drivers and passengers of vehicles must wear seat belts at all times. Motorcycle drivers and passengers must wear helmets. In British Virgin Islands, traffic moves on the left, but left-side steering wheels are common.