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Health
West Bengal Issues New Treatment Guidelines for Doctors
✍️ The Statesman
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 08:33 AM
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The West Bengal health department has released updated treatment protocols for medical practitioners across the state.
Kolkata, West Bengal – The state health ministry announced the rollout of new treatment guidelines aimed at standardising patient care among doctors in public and private facilities. The guidelines, compiled by a panel of senior physicians, cover protocols for common ailments such as diabetes, hypertension, and infectious diseases, as well as recommendations for emerging health concerns.
The health department said the documents will be circulated to all registered medical practitioners and will be available online on the official portal. Training workshops and webinars are planned over the next month to ensure doctors understand and adopt the updated procedures.
Officials emphasized that the move seeks to improve clinical outcomes, reduce prescription errors, and align West Bengal’s medical practices with national standards set by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The health department said the documents will be circulated to all registered medical practitioners and will be available online on the official portal. Training workshops and webinars are planned over the next month to ensure doctors understand and adopt the updated procedures.
Officials emphasized that the move seeks to improve clinical outcomes, reduce prescription errors, and align West Bengal’s medical practices with national standards set by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.