Care should be close to home
Primary health services need to reach vulnerable households before a condition becomes an emergency or requires specialist care.1
Case study
Community Based Primary Health Care Services
Primary health care and referral support for vulnerable urban residents in West Bengal.
- 2006 Programme initiated in West Bengal 1
- 71 ULBs Current implementation listed by SUDA 1
- State-funded Funded by Health & Family Welfare Department 1
Overview
Community Based Primary Health Care Services (CBPHCS) is a West Bengal urban health programme. The State Urban Development Agency says it provides quality primary health care and referral services to urban poor people and other vulnerable sections of society.
The programme is implemented in urban local bodies and is funded by the Department of Health and Family Welfare. Mirik’s published overview notes that the municipality has recruited for a contractual Health Officer under the scheme.
Why it matters
What the project covers
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Community-level primary care
The programme supports access to quality primary health-care services within urban local-body areas.1
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Referral support
People who need a higher level of care can be referred onward through the health system.1
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Health-worker network
The West Bengal programme framework has used honorary health workers and other local support roles in urban local bodies.2
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Municipal coordination
Municipalities work with the Health and Family Welfare and urban-development departments to deliver the programme locally.2
Timeline
- Done
CBPHCS initiated
The State Urban Development Agency records the programme as having been initiated in 2006.1
- Done
Urban local-body implementation
The programme has been delivered through participating West Bengal urban local bodies with health-department funding.1
- Now
Local health coordination
Mirik’s published overview refers to a contractual Health Officer under the scheme.3
Challenges
- Local service details still need publication
This website does not yet list Mirik’s current clinic locations, outreach schedule, referral pathway or contact number. Those details should be confirmed with the health team before publication.
What this means for you
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For emergency care, call the emergency number or go to the nearest appropriate health facility.
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Ask the Municipality Office for the current local CBPHCS contact or clinic information.
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Report a sanitation, water or other municipal issue that is affecting your neighbourhood’s health.
Report a problem
Sources
- 1 State Urban Development Agency, West Bengal: CBPHCS programme details
- 2 State Urban Development Agency, West Bengal: CBPHCS programme plan and urban health history
- 3 Mirik Municipality: CBPHCS overview
News reports are summarised in our own words. If you find an error, tell the Municipality Office.