The Department of Health offers insurance programs to help Nunavummiut pay the costs of insured medical treatment, prescription drugs, medical supplies and medical travel. Read more…
The Department of Health offers extended health benefits to eligible Nunavummiut who need additional health care services not covered by the Nunavut Health Care Plan. Read more…
The Home and Community Care (HCC) program helps Nunavummiut care for themselves with help from family and community members, and keep their sense of independence and well-being. Read more…
The Department of Health provides vaccines throughout Nunavut at community health centres and public health offices. Make sure your immunizations are up to date before travelling out of Nunavut. Read more…
The Government of Nunavut offers the Nunavut Health Care Plan under the Canada Health Act. The Nunavut Health Care Plan is managed by the Nunavut Health Insurance Programs Office and ensures residents have access to necessary medical services. Read more…
Rehabilitation services are an important part of health care in Nunavut. Rehabilitation can help people regain or improve their ability to live, work and function independently in their communities. Read more…
Babies and young children can develop a disease called rickets when they do not get enough vitamin D. Rickets prevents bones from developing properly and this can cause delays in sitting, crawling and walking. Read more…
