Assam Health And Family Welfare Department

Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Assam functions with the objective of improving population health and providing equitable access to quality health care across the State. Optimal health being the key to human development, the Department strives to play a pivotal role in achieving sustainable health results, thus, contributing towards the economic growth of the State. In view of establishing a healthy and more productive population, the Department is also committed to formulating various health and family planning policies, strategies, and schemes.
It further takes an active part in undertaking proposed activities in key areas, especially the tribal belts and the rural-urban fringe of the State. It is responsible for diverse aspects of health and family welfare covering information, education, communication, and cooperation along with population research and medical research. The Department’s adherence to technological advancements in these fields has been improving the delivery system of modern primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare and bringing organised provision of medical care to the doorstep of citizens.