Concern regarding Rising Caesarean Section (CS) Rates
Concern has been raised regarding rising Caesarean Section (CS) rates especially when it is medically not indicated, thus exposing the pregnant women and babies to potential harm.
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.
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Medical Board for Mentally Retarded Persons of West Bengal
Medical Board for mentally retarded persons should be constituted in every District of the State to facilitate the assessment of mentally retarded persons quickly and effectively.
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Free Diagnostics, Pathology, Therapeutic & Surgeries and Beds
User charges imposed in all the secondary and primary hospitals of the State is withdrawn to allow free diagnostics, pathology, therapeutic & surgeries and beds.
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Provide Full course of Medicine to OPD Patients at first visit
Govt health facilities/units will provide full course of medicine to the patients as per prescription provided by the attending physician in the OPD at the time of/during the first visit at Govt hospital & also at emergency department.
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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.
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Non-recognition of Degree from IAMR Institute at Thakurpukur
Public Notice regarding non-recognition of degree from Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, 8A, Diamond Harbour Road, Thakurpukur, Kolkata – 700063.
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West Bengal Rural Health Regulatory Authority Act, 2009
An Act to establish the West Bengal Rural Health Regulatory Authority for regulating and registering the diploma holders in rural health care.
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Guideline on Utilization of Pregnancy Testing Kit at Sub-center
Govt. of India will directly supply PTKs to the state. The State should ensure that 5% of total stock of PTKs is kept as buffer stock and rest will be supplied to the district based on its projected requirement.
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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.
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Deputation of Medical and Administrative Personnel for Haj, 2013 – Date Extended
The last date of receipt for application for deputation of Medical and Administrative Personnel to Consulate General of India, Saudi Arabia for Haj-2013 has been extended from 28.02.2013 to 25.03.2013.