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Northern Territory’s last private obstetrician leaves as maternity services strain

2026-01-16 15 Dailymotion

The Northern Territory's last private obstetrician is packing her bags and leaving following the closure of the only private maternity ward last year. Doctors warn the loss is straining the public system and a growing number of women are choosing to travel interstate to give birth. Some families are leaving the Territory altogether.