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.

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.

Rule 34A of WBSR – Resignation of Doctors

Provision of sub-rule (1) of rule 34A shall not be applicable in respect of the officers in the cadres of different health services prior to completion of at least 5 years service.

Permission to Appear in Interview by WBHRB

All Medical Officers are informed that they have to obtain proper permission from the appointing authority before applying or appearing in interview conducted by WBHRB.

Keep Health Establishments Neat and Clean

All the Health establishments are instructed to keep the health establishments neat and clean and the biomedical wastes generated should be removed scientifically.

KAYAKALP Award, 2015 to District Hospitals

A national Initiative for Awards to Public Health Facilities, KAYAKALP, to promote Cleanliness, Hygiene and Infection Control practices contributing to the goals of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.