To slow and contain the spread of COVID-19 it is of utmost importance to diagnose and isolate individuals infected with the virus. As we continue to learn about this new virus we need to reassess and adjust our approach, which includes who we test.
Newsroom
Yellowknife –
April 8, 2020
News Releases
Unprecedented times are being met with unprecedented measures as the Northwest Territories responds to COVID-19.
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
March 16, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, I would like to provide Members and the public with an update on NWT efforts in containing the spread of COVID-19 and assure everyone that their health and safety is the number one priority of our government.
Yellowknife –
March 2, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Check Against Delivery
Yellowknife –
December 18, 2019
News Releases
Released in August 2019, the Child and Family Services System’s Quality Improvement Plan identified 70 action items to improve the Child and Family Services System in order to achieve better outcomes for children, youth, and their families.
Hay River –
December 16, 2019
Public Service Announcement
The Public Health Order issued from the NWT Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) on May 17, 2019 for the Hay River Mackenzie Place Apartment building continues to remain in place to protect individuals from potential health hazards.
Yellowknife –
November 21, 2019
News Releases
The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is pleased to announce the official launch of the travelling workshop, The Dope Experience, developed for Northwest Territories (NWT) youth covering topics such as substance use, mental wellness, and community health.
Yellowknife –
June 3, 2019
News Releases
Glen Abernethy, Minister of Health and Social Services announced this year’s recipients of $400,000 to support health promotion and prevention activities Through the Healthy Choices Fund.
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
May 31, 2019
Media Statement
Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities, Glen Abernethy, congratulated recipients of the 2019 NWT Disability Awareness Awards presented as part of the annual Disability Awareness Tea today in the Great Hall of the Legislative Assembly.
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
May 30, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the World Health Organization’s World No Tobacco Day which is tomorrow, on May 31, 2019. This day provides us with an opportunity to acknowledge the efforts the Government of the Northwest Territories is taking to promote the prevention of tobac