Kolkata: The state on Monday renewed its focus on standardised medical practices by releasing Volume II of the Standard Treatment Guidelines (STG), Third Edition 2026, aimed at physicians in primary healthcare facilities.
He also announced that a complementary set of guidelines, governing the recruitment, promotion and transfer, would soon be introduced to eliminate bias and ensure a transparent administration. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
This is a unique initiative,” he said. Published by the health and family welfare department and developed by the Institute of Health and Family Welfare (IHFW) in Kolkata, the manual serves as a professional reference for healthcare workers at the grassroots level. State health minister Sharadwat Mukherjee stressed these guidelines were crucial for helping doctors make informed clinical decisions and ensuring uniform healthcare delivery. “All treatment will now be guided by these and no doctor can flout these. Download the TOI App.