Tuberculosis Prevention and Control

Provided by Island Health

Responsible for all tuberculosis prevention and control activities within Island Health.
The Island Tuberculosis Program (Island TB Program) is responsible for all tuberculosis prevention and control activities within Island Health. The TB program provides the following services:
  • Tuberculin Skin Testing
  • Management of latent and active TB cases
  • Tuberculosis outbreak management
  • Chest X-rays for individuals with previous positive tuberculin skin who have active MSP coverage
  • Antibiotic therapy for tuberculosis infection and disease
  • Immigration surveillance screening. ** May be costs associated with screening**


For South Island patients call the Victoria TB clinic. For all other Island patients call your nearest health unit. See Island Health website for more information.

250-519-1510

Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/our...

Island TB Program, Royal Jubilee Hospital, Royal Block, Level 4 - 1952 Bay Street, Victoria, British Columbia

Hours of clinic operation: Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
  • Self-referral
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Availability

Service area: Island Health Area

Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at a single location

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