Directorate General of Health Services (India)

Directorate General of Health Services
Agency overview
Formed15 August 1947 (1947-08-15)
Preceding agency
  • Director General, Indian Medical Service
Jurisdiction Republic of India
Agency executive
  • Dr. Sunita Sharma (CHS), Director General of Health Services
Parent agencyMinistry of Health and Family Welfare
Websitedghs.mohfw.gov.in

The Directorate General of Health Services (Dte.GHS) is an attached organisation of the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). It's the apex technical advisory and regulatory body of healthcare. It functions as a repository of technical knowledge regarding public health, medical education and healthcare, and provides technical guidance to the ministry in these domains. Dte.GHS is headed by the Director General of Health Services (DGHS), a Secretary level (Apex Grade) officer of the Central Health Service (CHS). Dr. Sunita Sharma is the current Director General of Health Services.

The Dte.GHS manages the Central Government Hospitals and performs its role in public health through various subordinate organisations.

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