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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.

Health Advices to Pilgrims of Holy Amarnathji Yatra

The Holy Cave of Shri Amarnathji is situated at 13,500 feet atop the South Kashmir Himalayas. The high altitude trek to the Holy Cave involves exposure to extreme cold, low humidity, increased ultra violet radiations and reduced air pressure.

Amendment of Rule 75 of West Bengal Service Rules

Sub-rules (aa) and (aaa) of rule 75 of West Bengal Service Rules Part I (Compulsory Retirement) shall not be admissible to holder of the West Bengal Health Services, the West Bengal Medical Education Services, the West Bengal Public Health-cum-Administrative Services, the West Bengal Dental Services and the West Bengal Dental Education Services.

Prohibition of Sale for Gutkha and Panmasala

The manufacture, storage, sale or distribution of gutkha and panmasala containing tobacco and/or nicotine as ingredients, by whatsoever name it is available in the market, is prohibited for a period of one year w.e.f. 01.05.2014, in West Bengal, in the interest of Public Health.

Prevention and Combating Heat Stress

Sudden increase in temperature is being experienced in some districts of our state and as per prediction of Meteorological Department the Heat stress is going to continue.

Training on Store Management Information System

06 (six) newly created health districts namely Bishnupur, Basirhat, Diamond Harbour, Asansol, Jhargram & Rampurhat will come under purview of SMIS for procurement of drugs, equipment and other hospital equipment through Store Management Information System (SMIS) software w.e.f 01.04.2014.

Admission of RSBY Beneficiaries in all Hospitals

A special stamp to be affixed in the tickets of all the patients coming to emergency who claimed as RSBY beneficiary and patient party to be advised to approach the RSBY Help Desk. Strong steps against Specialists/ MO’s/ Surgeons or any persons who are refusing to admit RSBY card holders in any of the empanelled government hospitals, may be taken.
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