Northern Territory | Midges to increase with full moon
Biting midges will be out in high numbers next week (16 to 22 September) coinciding with the full moon. DoH Director of Medical Entomology, Nina Kurucz warned Top End residents and visitors that in...
View ArticleNorthern Territory | Melioidosis risk continues in the Top End
Top Enders are again being warned to stay vigilant against the deadly soil-borne disease melioidosis, with nine cases already confirmed this Wet Season. Director of the Centre for Disease Control Dr...
View ArticleNorthern Territory | Kunjin virus warning for the Top End
Residents of the Top End are being reminded to protect themselves from mosquito bites following signs of Kunjin virus activity in the region. Kunjin is a rare but serious disease, transmitted by the...
View ArticleNorthern Territory #NT | Top End warned to cover up following Murray Valley...
Top End residents are again being warned to cover up against mosquitoes following a recent case of Murray Valley Encephalitis (MVE) in the Katherine region. “February to July marks the main risk period...
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