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.

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.

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.

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.

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.