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01 June 2023
Avian influenza reminder
As we move into warmer weather, the Department of Health would like to remind Nunavummiut about avian influenza.
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31 May 2023
Arctic Bay health centre temporarily closed
The Department of Health is advising Arctic Bay residents of a temporary closure of the health centre effective immediately and until further notice due to staff shortages.
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29 May 2023
World No Tobacco Day
May 31 is World No Tobacco Day, and the Department of Health is encouraging all Nunavummiut to reduce their tobacco intake and set a goal of being tobacco-free.
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29 May 2023
Foxes and domestic dog test positive for rabies in Pond Inlet
The Department of Health is advising residents of Pond Inlet that two foxes and a domestic dog have tested positive for rabies.
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26 May 2023
Pangnirtung tuberculosis outbreak update
The Department of Health is advising that the outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) declared in Pangnirtung on November 25, 2021, is ongoing.
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24 May 2023
Dr. Michael Patterson to serve as acting CPHO
Effective today, Dr. Michael Patterson will assume the role of acting Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) of Nunavut for the next two weeks while Dr. Sean Wachtel is away on leave.
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23 May 2023
Update to smoking, vaping and cannabis laws
Effective May 31, 2023, the Department of Health’s updated smoking laws go into effect.
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19 May 2023
Boil water advisory - Kugluktuk
The Department of Health is issuing a boil water advisory for the Hamlet of Kugluktuk.
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18 May 2023
Launch of Women and Girls Wellness Program
The Department of Health, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Heritage, Department of Family Services, Department of Education and the Nunavut Arctic College, is launching a Women and Girls Wellness program from May 20 to May 23, 2023.
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17 May 2023
Boil Water Advisory – Kugaaruk
The Department of Health is issuing a boil water advisory for the Hamlet of Kugaaruk.
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