YELLOWKNIFE 23 April 2019 - The Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) has issued a Public Health Advisory on escalating rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the Northwest Territories.

The highest distribution of STIs in our population is found primarily in the 15-30 year age group. Although chlamydia is the most common STI in the NWT, there are dramatic increases in gonorrhea and syphilis rates:

YELLOWKNIFE(July 19, 2018) – Dr. Andre Corriveau, Chief Public Health Officer, is advising anyone who purchased the ready to eat pesto prepared by Riverside Growers NT and sold at the Fisherman’s Wharf Market in Hay River on July 7 and 14, 2018 to discard it and to not eat it.

There is a risk of botulism related to consuming this product.

YELLOWKNIFE (March 29, 2018) - Cases of mumps were recently identified in the NWT, for the first time since 1995.

The Chief Public Health Officer is concerned that the virus may be circulating within some NWT communities. NWT healthcare providers have been reminded to carefully monitor for signs and symptoms of mumps and ensure that people with symptoms are appropriately tested and treated if needed.

YELLOWKNIFE January 22, 2018 - The office of the Chief Public Health Officer has been made aware that an unlicensed tattoo artist may be practicing in Yellowknife, offering services in private homes.

Tattoo services require sterile equipment and a sanitary environment to prevent transmission of skin infections and bloodborne systemic infections such as HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.