Health alerts
Health alerts provide current information and resources about active health conditions, diseases or risks in the Northern Territory (NT).
NT Health issues these alerts to both health professionals and the public.
Active alerts
| Last updated | Health alert and information | Date issued |
|---|---|---|
| 16/06/2026 | Diphtheria | 25/03/2026 |
| 20/05/2026 | Murray Valley encephalitis | 05/05/2023 |
| 11/02/2026 | Syphilis | 31/10/2023 |
| 01/10/2025 | Melioidosis | 01/10/2025 |
| 28/07/2025 | Measles | 03/02/2025 |
| 05/06/2025 | Gonorrhoea | 05/06/2025 |
| 17/04/2025 | Nitazenes | 17/04/2025 |
Drinking water quality alerts
| Date | Health information |
|---|---|
| Ongoing | Elevated barium - Bulla |
| Ongoing | Elevated fluoride - Nyirripi and Alpurrurulam |
| March 2026 | Boil water alert |
Seasonal alerts
| Date | Health information |
|---|---|
| February to July | Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) |
| February to July | Murray Valley encephalitis |
| October to May | Box jellyfish |
| October to March | Heat stress |
| October to April | Melioidosis |
| December to March | Ross River virus |
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