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.

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.

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.

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