NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (May 7, 2025) – The Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) is warning residents about the recent detection of a new and potentially dangerous drug combination in the Northwest Territories. Following a wellbeing check on a vehicle between Fort Good Hope and Norman Wells in mid-March, drug seizures tested positive for fentanyl, crack cocaine, and methamphetamine.

YELLOWKNIFE (May 5, 2025) - The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer has received notification of a confirmed case of measles in Yellowknife with multiple exposure locations from Sunday April 27 to Friday May 2, 2025.

Edit: This advisory has been updated to clarify how to request your vaccine records.

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (March 24, 2025) - The Chief Public Health Officer is issuing an advisory to notify the public of measles circulating in Canada and globally, with the potential introduction into the NWT through travel, especially during spring break.

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (February 25, 2025) - The Chief Public Health Officer is advising the public of an increase in influenza activity in all regions of the NWT. Recent data shows a rise in Influenza A and B cases, as well as increased virus levels in Yellowknife wastewater, indicating increased wider community transmission.

Influenza typically follows two seasonal waves:

DEHCHO REGION (January 30, 2025) - The Chief Public Health Officer is issuing a public health advisory to notify the public about significantly increased influenza activity in the Dehcho region. This has been reflected in a significant spike in Influenza A and B in Fort Simpson’s wastewater, indicating increased virus circulation in the community.