The department aims to achieve the best health and wellbeing for all Territorians through the development, management and performance of the public health system. Find out more about us
Christmas closures
Some Northern Territory Government offices will close over the coming Christmas and New Year period.
Find out more about the closures.
What we are doing
Remembering Cyclone Tracy
NT Health reflects on the tireless efforts of all staff who provided treatment and care when Cyclone Tracy struck Darwin on Christmas Eve 1974.
Sustainability and Climate Adaptation Strategy 2024 -2030
We are excited to announce the launch of NT Health's first-ever Sustainability and Climate Adaptation Strategy 2024 -2030.
Skylar's legacy
Darwin locals, Sally and Ash Lawrence were on their way back from a family holiday in Katherine with their 3 children when their daughter Skylar began to feel unwell with a fever.
Nominate now for the 2024 NT Allied Health Awards!
Vote for an allied health colleague who has gone above and beyond in their field.
Register as a community stakeholder!
Share your voice, be a part of change.
Introducing the Chronic Conditions Framework
NT Health, Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT) and the NT Primary Health Network (NTPHN) have come together to launch a new framework to help prevent chronic conditions in the Territory.
DonateLife Week
DonateLife Week is from 28 July to 4 August.
Ambulance Service Structural Review
Ambulance services are critical to ensuring Territorians can access high quality emergency, pre-hospital care and medical transport in a timely manner.
International Woman's Day
This International Woman’s Day we’re highlighting one of our key services for women, by women.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
For International Day of Women and Girls in Science, on February 11, we met with RDH’s Chief Nuclear Medicine Scientist.
Primary Health Care Nurses Day!
On 7 February, we celebrated Primary Health Care Nurses Day across the Territory.
Stephen Long Retirement
We said goodbye to NT Health’s last courier, Stephen, who delivered mail and confidential documents for the last 30 years!
Eight new babies on New Year’s Day
Dedicated maternity teams at NT Health welcomed eight new babies to the Northern Territory on New Year’s Day!
Allied Health Excellence Awards winners announcement
Congratulations to recipients of the inaugural Awards!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker and Practitioner Award winners
Congratulations to all our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker and Practitioner Excellence Award winners.
Anniversary Dr. David Mitchell's as Chief Psychiatrist: Promoting Mental Health in NT
October is Mental Health Awareness Month – a time for communities to connect and raise awareness of the importance of mental health.
Aries, our prostate cancer specialist nurse at Royal Darwin Hospital
Did you know around 100 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in the NT each year?
Nominate now! Allied Health Excellence Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Northern Territory Allied Health Excellence Awards.
New suicide prevention plan
Our new Suicide Prevention Strategic Framework Implementation Plan 2023 -2028, Keeping Everyone Safe was released in conjunction with World Suicide Day, September 10.
Staff spotlight: Anna Holwell Stroke Care Champion
Anna, pictured (right) with members of the ASH Stroke Unit, is the Head of Department of Medicine and Stroke Lead at the hospital. Anna has been working hard over the last decade to provide excellent stroke care to the people of Central Australia.
Stroke services better than ever in the Territory
Learn more about recent developments in stroke care in Central Australia and the Top End.
Staff spotlight: Meet Esther
Learn more about Esther’s experience in Central Australia.
Talking Culture – a community-based ear and hearing health education initiative
Did you know that most ear infections in little ones start with a snotty nose? But don't worry, we've got an awesome resource that's tackling this issue head-on and promoting a healthier future for our kids!
Staff Spotlight: Tim Henderson
Meet our Head of Ophthalmology and the Eye Department in Alice Springs Hospital.