About us

The key focus of the Department of Health is to achieve the best health and wellbeing for all Territorians through the development, management and performance of the public health system.

The Department of Health is responsible for strategic leadership and funding; system-wide policy development and planning; and system governance, performance and accountability.

The Chief Executive Officer of the department is the accountable officer with Territory-wide responsibility.

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For health and wellbeing information for residents, visitors and businesses go to the Northern Territory Government website.