WB Hospitals Launch Afternoon OPDs: Extended Hours for Patients

• West Bengal government hospitals to launch afternoon OPD services from 3 PM to 6 PM.
• This extends the current 9 AM to 2 PM service, addressing heavy patient crowds and limited doctor time.
• Afternoon OPDs will be available in super-specialty, district, sub-divisional, and state general hospitals.
• Initial departments include Pediatrics, Obstetrics, and Gynecology.
• First phase rollout in Siliguri, Balurghat, Kakdwip, and Paschim Medinipur, with gradual expansion statewide.