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.
Iron and Folic Acid supplements provided under this programme are given to the adolescent boys and girls, within its stipulated time frame. A report in this regard should be obtained from all Heads of the Institution on a monthly basis by concerned AIs/SIs and submitted to the DI (SE).
The State Government has been considering a new promotion policy for the officers belonging to West Bengal Public Health & Administrative Service (WBPH&AS) to ensure better Cadre management and better delivery of health care services.