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Boil Water Advisory reminder for Arctic Bay
Press Release July 10, 2025 The Department of Health is reminding all residents of Arctic Bay to continue to boil their water before consumption until further notice. This is a…
Minister Semmler and Regional Health and Social Services Leaders Meet to Discuss Shared Priorities for 2025
Press Release June 24, 2025 The Minister of Health and Social Services, Lesa Semmler, met with the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) Public Administrator and health system…
Naujaat pertussis outbreak has been declared over
Press Release June 13, 2025 The Department of Health is advising that the outbreak of pertussis (whooping cough) declared in Naujaat on March 19, 2025, has ended. Residents should be…
Coral Harbour caribou tests positive for rabies
Press Release June 3, 2025 The Department of Health is advising residents of Coral Harbour that the sample from a caribou that was seen attacking heavy equipment and died on…
GNWT Releases Report on Results of its Mental Wellness and Addiction Recovery Survey
Press Release The GNWT has released the results of its 2024 Mental Wellness and Addiction Recovery (MWAR) Survey, which gathered feedback from northerns about their experiences with related services and…
May is National Mental Health Month
Press Release May 20, 2025 May is National Mental Health Month, and the Department of Health is encouraging Nunavummiut to take the time to learn, talk and connect with friends,…
Help Shape the Future of Midwifery Regulation in the NWT
Press Release May 8, 2025 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking input from midwives, stakeholders, and the public on the proposed key elements of the Midwifery Profession…
Seeking Nominations for Regional Wellness Councils
Press Release April 30, 2025 The Minister of Health and Social Services, Lesa Semmler, is seeking nominations for vacancies on the Regional Wellness Councils for the Beaufort-Delta, Dehcho, Fort Smith,…
Consultations on new health privacy legislation
Press Release March 13, 2025 The Government of Nunavut recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy, confidentiality and security of health information. Personal health information includes information that makes an…
Reminder: 2025 Anti-Poverty Fund Applications Are Still Being Accepted until March 14
Press Release The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) reminds all eligible organizations that applications for the 2025 Anti-Poverty Fund are still being accepted until March 14 2025. This $1.75…
