Health

This department has been vested with the responsibility of maintaining and developing the health care system in W.B. Public health, sanitation and hospitals are the exclusive responsibilities of the State.

Rattirer Saathi – Helpers of the Night

A flagship programme, RATTIERER SAATHI – HELPERS OF THE NIGHT, for the safety for women specially for those working during night is hereby launched with the following guidelines for implementation in medical colleges/hospitals/hostels etc.

Engagement of Government Doctors in Private Clinical Establishments

No clinical establishment shall engage or empanel any person already engaged by the Government of West Bengal, or allow such person to render any healthcare service who is yet to obtain an express permission in the form of a ‘No objection certificate’ from the Government.

Hospital Level Fire Safety Committee in West Bengal

The Hospital Level Fire Safety Committee will consist of one representative from H&FW Deptt., one engineer each from Civil & Electrical Wing of PWD and one representative from Fire & Emergency Services Deptt.

Online Civil Registration System for Birth and Death

Governor has been pleased to order that software based on-line Civil Registration system has been implemented in respect of all registration under the RBD Act, 1969 in all districts of West Bengal, w.e.f . 5th May, 2022.