Tag: northern territory
Breast screening to start again in Alice Springs
BreastScreenNT will open for breast screening to the women of Central Australia from 10 August until 2 October 2020. (more…)
Help is at hand for Territorians with chronic pain
As part of National Pain Week, NT Health is encouraging Territorians to seek appropriate support and assistance to deal with chronic pain. (more…)
It takes one minute to save a life
Territorians are being urged to help save the lives of others by becoming organ and tissue donors. (more…)
Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) Territory update
The most important thing for everyone to remember with COVID-19 is to maintain strict hygiene by: (more…)
Rejoice in the rain but be aware of the unseen bacteria that re-surface every wet season
During the last fortnight of heavy rain and strong winds, there have been six cases of Melioidosis reported in the Top End. (more…)
Influenza Spike in Central Australia
Central Australians are being urged to protect themselves against influenza even though it is late in the flu season. (more…)
High salt marsh mosquito numbers increase Ross River virus risk
The Top End Health Service is urging people to protect themselves from salt marsh mosquitoes, as they can transmit the Ross River virus (RRV). High mosquito numbers in NT coastal…
Say thank you to organ donors and families
Chris Blackham-Davison has a simple message to the donor family that saw him receive a new kidney: Thank You. (more…)