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Health & Family Welfare Department of Govt. of NCT of Delhihas tremendous health care responsibilities. The department caters to health needs of nearly 160 lakh population of the ever-growing metropolis and also has to share the burden of migratory as well as floating population from neighbouring states which constitute nearly 33% of total intake at major hospitals in Delhi. The department plays a significant role and is committed to provide health care facilities to the people of Delhi.

The Department of Health & Family Welfare of Government of NCT of Delhi is headed by the Principal Secretary. He is the controlling authority for Directorate of Health Services, Department of Health & Family Welfare; all Hospitals under Government of NCT of Delhi; Autonomous Bodies under Government of NCT of Delhi like IHBAS, Delhi AIDS Society, CATS; Directorate of Food Adulteration; Drug Controller and other National Programmes.


This department liaisons with all other local bodies viz MCD, NDMC, Cantonment Board and other Government and Non Government Health Care Organizations functioning in the State of Delhi. The Principal Secretary coordinates for the Government of NCT of Delhi with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.

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