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.

Free Medicines to all Pregnant Women before Discharge

All required medicines shall be provided to all pregnant women at the time of discharge from the health facility itself, so that they do not have to incur any out of pocket expenditure.
Re-Employment of 88 Ward Master in different Govt. Hospital

Governor has been pleased allow re-employment 88 (eighty eight) retired Ward Master at a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 14,000/- p.m. or the remuneration applicable to a re-employed employee.
Collection of Tax at Source (TCS) is mandatory by DDO

All the DDOs at the level of procuring authorities under H&FW Department should get themselves enrolled for the purpose of collection of tax at source (TCS) in the web site of Commercial Tax Department.
Counseling/ Admission to AYUSH/ Physiotherapy, 2015-16

Once option is given by the candidate for admission in a particular system of Medicine under AYUSH /Physiotherapy, no change in another system/ Physiotherapy will be entertained.
Notification regarding Blood Bank in Hospitals

Sixty percent of the revenue collected by the Blood Banks and retained by the respective RKS, will be utilized exclusively for the use of the Blood Banking activities, by the Hospital Authorities.
Online Counselling for Admission in B.Sc Nursing Course, 2015

Only female candidates who have secured 50.00% or above in case of UR candidates in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English and pass mark in each subjects in H.S. (10+2) or equivalent.
Registration of Newborns at the Facility within 48 hours

Department has decided to have all delivery data including birth dose immunization entered at the facility itself within a maximum of 48 (Forty eight) hours after the infant is born.
Guidelines for Effective Control and Management of Dengue

Dengue is a fastest growing arboviral infection. The risk of Dengue is increased due to various favourable climatic conditions and other diverse human activities.
Mandatory Prescription of Drugs in Generic Name – Reminder

Mandatory prescription of drug in generic name to the patients in public health facilities was a State Policy. All doctors to prescribe drugs/ medicines in generic name in the OPD/IPD/Emergency and also under the JSSK Programme.
West Bengal State Dental Service (Amendment) Act, 2015

Recruitment to all posts in the basic level in the West Bengal Dental Service and teaching posts in West Bengal Dental Education Service shall be made through the West Bengal Health Recruitment Board.
Post Facto Approval for Higher Study of Medical Officer is a Punishable Offence

Due approval from the Highest Authority is mandatory for Medical Officer before pursuing Post Graduate Study/ Fellowship/ M Phill/ Certificate Course/ and related different courses.
NOC for Organ Transplantation: Operation outside West Bengal

Regulation for submission of application regarding No Objection Certificate for Organ Transplantation undergoing Operation outside West Bengal.
NOC for Organ Transplantation – Operation in West Bengal

Regulation for submission of application regarding No Objection Certificate for Organ Transplantation undergoing Operation inside West Bengal.
New Protocol for Deployment of Staff Nurses in Hospitals

Staff Nurses deployed in OPDs (except Gynecological and Obstetrics) should be withdrawn immediately and be utilized for the in-patient services as per requirement of the Institution.
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.
Promotion of Ward Master to Assistant Superintendent (NM)

Submit the application from eligible Ward Masters along with their relevant testimonials for consideration of promotion of Ward Masters to the post of Assistant Superintendent (NM)

West Bengal Government Circulars

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