Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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Side Path Road Update
13 August 2022
Weather permitting from Monday, 15 August 2022, there will be significantly increased activity on Side Path Road, commencing from The Brow. The public are requested to be vigilant and comply with any directions given by the Contractor or Site Supervisor when in the vicinity. Side Path Road remains closed to all traffic and pedestrians at […]
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Requirements for attending appointments at the district clinics
12 August 2022
The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that the District Clinics will operate as COVID Free Zones during days when there are clinics being held, this will commence from Monday, 15 August 2022. All persons attending the district clinics for appointments or routine treatments are advised to arrive approximately 30-45 minutes prior […]
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Governor Designate to arrive on Saturday
11 August 2022
The Governor Designate of St Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha, Mr Nigel Phillips CBE, accompanied by his wife Emma, will arrive at St Helena on Saturday, 13 August 2022. The Governor Designate and Mrs Phillips will be met at St Helena Airport by the Acting Governor, the Chief Minister, the Chief Secretary and […]
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Councillor Dr Essex to attend 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference
11 August 2022
Councillor Dr Corinda Essex will be leaving on Saturday, 13 August 2022, to represent St Helena at the 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. A key topic for discussion will be Building Sustainable Economies in Small Jurisdictions which is very relevant to the Island at this time. Councillor Dr Essex will also […]
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COVID-19 Helpline
10 August 2022
The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that the COVID-19 Helpline number is: 25888 and will become operational from the week commencing Monday, 15 August 2022. The Helpline will be to provide advice for people with symptoms of COVID-19 and arrange testing at the testing clinics, if necessary. The public is asked […]
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Requirements for COVID free zones within the General Hospital
10 August 2022
The Health Services Directorate would like to remind the public that there will be COVID Free Zones within the General Hospital and surrounding buildings during the period in which community spread of COVID-19 is expected. COVID Free Zones will have procedures or requirements in place to keep the area COVID-19 free to ensure delivery of […]
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COVID-19 Testing Clinics
10 August 2022
The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that there will be two testing clinics in operation during the period in which there is community spread of COVID-19 on St Helena. Persons who experience symptoms related to COVID-19 or who are feeling unwell can call the COVID-19 Helpline via tel: 25888 for an […]
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Pharmacy’s reduced opening times
10 August 2022
The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that with effect from today, Wednesday, 10, August 2022, the Pharmacy will be closed all day on Wednesdays and from 12 noon on Thursdays. The reduced opening hours is to allow Health Services Directorate staff to process large consignments of medical stores arriving via the […]
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Direct Telephone numbers in Health Services
10 August 2022
The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that with effect from Wednesday, 10 August 2022, there will be direct telephone numbers allocated to the following sections within the Health Services Directorate: The Dental Clinic, Jamestown, via tel: 25387 The Pharmacy, Jamestown, via tel: 25867 The Administration Block, 3rd Floor of the Hospital […]
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The General Practitioner Service (Outpatient) During the COVID-19 period
9 August 2022
The St Helena Health Services Directorate would like to reduce the number of face to face appointments at the General Practitioner (GP) service, or outpatients as referred to on-Island, during the period in which community spread of COVID-19 is expected. The Health Services Directorate is arranging for GP’s to telephone patients before their clinic appointment […]
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