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
Scholarships aid Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners
Territorians studying to become Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners are invited to apply for this year’s annual Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP) Scholarship Scheme.
Kunjin virus alert
People in the Top End are being warned to protect themselves against the mosquito-borne disease, Kunjin virus.
Coronavirus evacuee quarantine update
There are no confirmed cases coronavirus in the Northern Territory. The Australians evacuated from China and the Diamond Princess cruise ship to the Manigurr-ma village are being screened daily for any signs of illness.This will be an ongoing daily process and the AUSMAT team are taking a very cautious approach with isolation and testing of any evacuee with mild symptoms.
Coronavirus
Australia is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.