An Act to provide for the regulation of registration of births and deaths and for matters connected therewith.
Department of Health & Family Welfare, W.B.
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. [View Index]
West Bengal Clinical Establishments (Registration, Regulation and Transparency) Act, 2017
An Act to provide for the registration, regulation and transparency of clinical establishments of the State and for matters connected therewith or incidental there to.
State Level Committee for Swasthya Sathi
A State Level Committee is constituted to oversee the implementation of ‘Swasthya Sathi’ for the workers, volunteers engaged in various development programmes.
Amendment of Rule 34A of West Bengal Service Rules
Provision of sub-rule (1) of rule 34A shall not be applicable in respect of the officers in the cadres of different health services prior to completion of at least 5 years service.
Kayakalp Scheme for District and SD Hospitals
Kayakalp is an annual event of awarding Public Health Facilities. All bedded Hospitals/ Health Centres including 24X7 PHCs are to be taken-up under the Kayakalp Scheme.
High Level Task Force to Reduce IMR and MMR
Setting up of High Level Task Force (HLTF) for further reduction of IMR (Infant Mortality Rate) and MMR (Maternal Mortality Ratio) in West Bengal.
Permission to Appear in Interview by WBHRB
All Medical Officers are informed that they have to obtain proper permission from the appointing authority before applying or appearing in interview conducted by WBHRB.
Keep Health Establishments Neat and Clean
All the Health establishments are instructed to keep the health establishments neat and clean and the biomedical wastes generated should be removed scientifically.
Guidelines on Prevention and Management of Heat Stress/Stroke
There is risk of illnesses related to heat exposure in this summer season, particularly for people exposed to hot and humid environment or to the direct sun for long duration.
Mutual Transfer of Staff Nurses under Health Services
All the authorities concerned are hereby informed that Staff Nurses may apply for mutual transfer after completion of one year of service at their present place of posting.