Minister of Health and Social Services, Lesa Semmler, issued the following statement today supporting the court-filed proposed plan for tobacco compensation:
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Yellowknife –
October 18, 2024
Media Statement
Yellowknife –
September 29, 2024
Public Service Announcement
In response to the ongoing syphilis outbreak declared in 2019, and an increased rate of other sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), the Government of the Northwest Territories will open a temporary STI clinic in Yellowknife on October 1, 2024.
Yellowknife –
September 25, 2024
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has launched a new visual dashboard to track the presence of COVID-19, Influenza (Flu) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in Behchokǫ̀, Fort Simpson, Fort Smith, Hay River, Norman Wells, and Yellowknife.
Yellowknife –
September 17, 2024
News Releases
In February 2023, the Addictions Prevention and Recovery Services Work Plan (2022-2024) was released. As of today, at the plan’s conclusion, 100% of the action items in the Work Plan have been completed.
Yellowknife –
September 12, 2024
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking feedback from dental hygienists, stakeholders, and the public on proposed Dental Hygienist Profession Regulations.
Yellowknife –
August 6, 2024
News Releases
Health and Social Services Minister Lesa Semmler announced today that the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA), the Hay River Health and Social Services Authority (HRHSSA), and the Tłı̨chǫ Community Services Agency (TCSA) have once again achieved system-wide accredi
Yellowknife –
July 31, 2024
Public Service Announcement
In an effort to evaluate the impact that the Extended Health Benefits (EHB) Program will have on residents, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is waiving the cost-sharing requirement in the first year for income band levels 2 to 10.
Yellowknife –
July 29, 2024
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking feedback from stakeholders and the public on proposed amendments to the Health and Social Services Professions Act (HSSPA).
Yellowknife –
July 29, 2024
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories has released the 2024 edition of the Seniors’ Information Handbook. This handbook is a valuable resource for NWT seniors, families, caregivers, and service providers.
Yellowknife –
July 26, 2024
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking feedback from pharmacists, stakeholders, and the public on proposed Pharmacy Profession Regulations.