Information about the department
In Health Department, Zilla Parishad Bhandara there are Total 33 Primary Health Centers, 193 Sub Centers, 29 Ayurvedic Dispensaries, 4 Allopathic Dispensaries and 7 Taluka Health Offices which are functioning through Anemia Free India, Asha Swayamsevika Yojana, AYUSH, Family Welfare Programme, Primary Health Services, Janani Shishu Suraksha Programme, Janani Suraksha Yojana, Infrastructure Development Cell, Human Development Programme, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, National Rabies Control Programme, National Child Health Programme, National Quality Framework for Public Health Facilities, National Urban Health Mission, Sickle Cell Disease Control programs, tuberculosis infection and source of exposure, etc. are implemented.
Introduction
According to the Maharashtra Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Act 1961, the following works of class-3 and class-4 in health department are handled under Zilla Parishad Bhandara.
- All the above Primary Health Center’s and sub-center’s control and take measures on health care in rural areas in the district.
- Health benefits are provided to the beneficiaries of rural areas in the district through various schemes.
- The service matters of the employees in the working cadre are handled under the Health Department Zilla Parishad Bhandara. Also, action is taken regarding their transfer, promotion and appointment.