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
What we are doing
Learn the signs of Stroke
A stroke happens every seven minutes in Australia with more than 56,000 strokes experienced by Australians each year.
Health Alert - increased heat conditions
High temperatures and increased heat conditions are forecast for the Top End in coming days.
Smoky conditions - health alert
The bushfires currently burning in the Greater Darwin region and Top End have led to smoky conditions that may be a risk to people with respiratory ailments.