Public Health

Health Section – Roles and Responsibilities

The Sanitary Officer is the head of the Health Section and holds overall responsibility for the management and functioning of public health services within the municipality. The Sanitary Officer is assisted by the Sanitary Inspector, who in turn is supported by Sanitary Supervisors.

Their major responsibilities include:

• Supervision of conservancy activities, such as street sweeping and drain cleaning
  

• Maintenance of public hygiene and sanitation

• Control and prevention of epidemic diseases

• Issuance of licenses for Dangerous and Offensive (D&O) trades

• Birth and death registration and issuance of related certificates

The Sanitary Supervisors, along with Sanitary Workers, assist the Sanitary Inspector in carrying out day-to-day operations.

In addition, the section is responsible for:

• Collection, segregation, and transportation of solid waste

• Conversion of wet waste into manure at the municipal compost yard

Furthermore, Maternity Centers in the town function under the supervision of the Sanitary Officer, ensuring delivery of maternal and child healthcare services.