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.

Engagement of Homoeopathy House Staff, 2014

Selection of house staff in such vacant posts shall be made strictly on merit list to be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the BHMS course of the intending candidates after central counselling. Such merit list will be valid for one year only.

Revised Training Strategy for ASHA

As per recommendations of MoHFW, GoI, a Revised Training Strategy for ASHAs has been adopted by the State with effect from 1st September 2012.

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.

Set up an Institute of Public Health and Policy at Kalyani

Governor is pleased to accord sanction to set up an Institute of Public Health and Policy with the objective to introduce courses in Public Health which are modern, befitting with the need of the State and able to address focal issues with a global mindset.