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.

Observation of World Population Day, 2012

Detailed micro-plan & Guidelines for organizing the World Population Fortnight 2012 and Population Stabilization Fortnight from 11.07.2012 to 24.07.2012 is enclosed herewith.
Biometric Attendance System at Medical Colleges & Hospitals

Bio Metric system of attendance with a view to record and monitor of regular attendance of members of officers in a systematic manner through a automated computerized system based on finger print scanning.
Recruitment Rules of Assistant Superintendent (Non-Medical)

90% of the total sanctioned posts shall be filled up by selection (direct recruitment) through Public Service Commission and 10% by departmental promotion from the posts of Ward Master.
Guidelines to Combat Heat Wave in Summer

All Health Administrators to implement the guideline attached with this circular for proper implementation. IEC activities in this regard should be taken up immediately.
Closure of Tribal Health Project w.e.f. 01.07.2012

Tribal Health Project is not approved by the Govt. of India, hence the project will continue till 30.06.2012 and from 1st July, 2012, it will cease to function.
New Health Districts in West Bengal

Seven new Health Districts have been announced by the State Government at Jhargram, Nandigram, Basirhat, Diamond Harbour, Rampurhat, Bishnupur and Assansol.
College Level Approval Committee for College /Hospital

Health & Family Welfare Deptt. shall constitute a College Level Approval Committee (CLAC) comprising the following for each Medical/ Dental College in the State by notification.
Non-Submission of daily report of Maternal & Infant Death

Many of the Medical colleges did not submit the report from 1st to 28th March 2012 resulting in disruption in gathering of the report. Following is the list.
SMS Reporting of Maternal, Infant Death and Institutional Delivery

Like OPD tracking through SMS, tracking of Maternal, Infant death and institutional delivery through SMS has been undertaken by Dept. of Health & FW, Govt. of WB.
Procurement Guidelines of Drugs for Janani Sishu Surakshya

In order to reduce infant and mother mortality, GOI has decided to provide free treatment under JSSK in Government Institutions to all pregnant mothers opting for institutional delivery and to the neonates.
Contractual/ Daily wage workers at Health & Family Welfare

Contractual/ Daily wage workers by CMOH/ BMOH/ Supdt/ RMO etc. for specified purpose for certain days and amounts for carrying various petty works are restricted.
Clarification regarding HRA to GDMOs under NRHM

GDMOs and Specialists engaged under NRHM may stay in quarters of health department, if available, and no charges may be deducted from them in the interest of public services, till they are engaged on contract.
Public Health and Administrative Service – Promotion Policy

The State Government has been considering a new promotion policy for the officers belonging to West Bengal Public Health & Administrative Service (WBPH&AS) to ensure better Cadre management and better delivery of health care services.
Fire Safety Arrangements in Clinical Establishments

Please ensure Fire safety measures including Fire License in all Clinical Establishments in the districts with the help of the District Magistrate as directed with immediate effect.
Transfer Policy for Medical Officers

Any Medical Officer, shall have to move out immediately after three years to such area of another category. Category A covers all six districts of N Bengal.
Percentage of Intellectual Impairment based on IQ Test Report

Government of West Bengal has decided to incorporate percentage of disability (intellectual impairment) on the basis of IQ test report in the certificate to be issued by Zonal/ Dist. Medical Board for mentally retarded People.

West Bengal Government Circulars

WBSR, WBFR, WBTR, Loans, Advances, GPF, Group Insurance, Health, Judicial, DFPR, Education, Pension, Accounting Rules, Miscellaneous Govt. Circulars. Table View