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02 December 2022
Dog tests negative for rabies in Rankin Inlet
The Department of Health is advising residents of Rankin Inlet that the dog euthanized by bylaw due a suspected rabies infection has tested negative...
02 December 2022
GN preparing for possible health centre closures over the holidays
Several Nunavut communities can expect their health centres to be temporarily closed, or see a reduction in services, over the holiday season.
28 November 2022
The Government of Nunavut welcomes new Chief Public Health Officer
Today the Government of Nunavut is announcing Dr. Sean Wachtel as Nunavut’s new Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO).
25 November 2022
Pangnirtung Tuberculosis outbreak update
The Department of Health is advising that the outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) declared in Pangnirtung on November 25 is ongoing.
24 November 2022
Dog suspected of rabies in Rankin Inlet
The Department of Health is advising residents of Rankin Inlet that a dog suspected of carrying rabies was euthanized in the community on November 23...
22 November 2022
Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Rankin inlet
The Department of Health advises residents of Rankin Inlet that the boil water advisory is lifted.
21 November 2022
​Government of Nunavut and NTI sign tuberculosis information sharing agreement
Today, the Government of Nunavut (GN) and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI), signed a tuberculosis (TB) information sharing agreement that will advance...
21 November 2022
National Addictions Awareness Week
Nunavummiut are invited to join the Department of Health in recognizing National Addictions Awareness Week from November 21 to 25.
21 November 2022
Nationwide shortage of Children’s Tylenol and Children’s Advil liquid medications
The Government of Nunavut (GN) is advising of a temporary shortage of Children’s Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Children’s Advil (ibuprofen) liquid...
17 November 2022
Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Kimmirut
The Department of Health advises residents of Kimmirut that the boil water advisory is
15 November 2022
Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Sanirajak
The Department of Health advises residents of Sanirajak that the boil water advisory is lifted.
15 November 2022
Stomach illness and diarrhea in Cambridge Bay
The Department of Health is advising residents of Cambridge Bay of a stomach illness circulating in the community.
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Job Opportunities

Senior Health Information, Management Professional
  This employment opportunity is open to all applicants. The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2021.  With one of the...
Human Resources Assistant
Expiry Date: 06 January 2023
  This employment opportunity is restricted to Nunavut Inuit residing in Iqaluit only. Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources; the Human Resources Assistant is accountable for providing...
Regional Pathway Coordinator
Expiry Date: 09 December 2022
  This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only. Reporting to the Manager, Cancer Screening Program, the Regional Pathway Coordinator (Coordinator) provides advanced...
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