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.

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.
Kayakalp Scheme for District and SD Hospitals

Kayakalp is an annual event of awarding Public Health Facilities. All bedded Hospitals/ Health Centres including 24X7 PHCs are to be taken-up under the Kayakalp Scheme.
High Level Task Force to Reduce IMR and MMR

Setting up of High Level Task Force (HLTF) for further reduction of IMR (Infant Mortality Rate) and MMR (Maternal Mortality Ratio) in West Bengal.
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.
Guidelines on Prevention and Management of Heat Stress/Stroke

There is risk of illnesses related to heat exposure in this summer season, particularly for people exposed to hot and humid environment or to the direct sun for long duration.
Mutual Transfer of Staff Nurses under Health Services

All the authorities concerned are hereby informed that Staff Nurses may apply for mutual transfer after completion of one year of service at their present place of posting.
Cataract Surgeries at Free of Cost in Govt. Hospitals

Conducting Cataract Surgeries free of cost for the patients is a mandate of the NPCB, whether it is conducted in Govt. hospital or in the hospitals of partner NGOs.
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.
Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Science & Research – Fee Structure

Governor has been pleased to accept recommendation of the fees structure Permanent committee and accordingly to set up the fees structure for B.D.S and M.D.S. students at Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Education and Research, Panihati.
Governing Body of the State Medical Faculty of West Bengal

Governor is pleased to reconstitute the Governing Body of the State Medical Faculty of West Bengal for a further period of two years under Article 3 of Statutes of State Medical Faculty.
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.
State and District Level Award Committee for Sushree Scheme

As per guidelines regarding institutional framework for the SUSHREE scheme, a State Level Award Committee and District Level Award Nomination Committees are hereby constituted.
Transportation Charge and Certificate for Donating Body/ Eye

Issue certificates to the relatives of the body donors. Also pay a sum of Rs. 500/- (Rupees five hundred) only towards transportation charges for donating a body.
Supreme Court directed to Protect Bystander or Good Samaritan

A bystander or good Samaritan including an eyewitness of a road accident may take an injured person to the nearest hospital, and the bystander or good Samaritan should be allowed to leave immediately.
Guidelines for Treatment of Burn cases due to Acid Attacks

Action may be taken against hospital/ clinic for refusal to treat victims of acid attacks in contravention of the provisions of Section 357C of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

West Bengal Government Circulars

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