The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) is proposing a revision in the nomenclature of Points of Entry (PoEs) health organizations under their purview. These PoEs include Airport Health Organizations (APHOs), Port Health Organizations (PHOs), and Land Border Quarantine Centers (LBQCs). A notice of these proposed changes was issued on August 16, 2024.
The aim of this revision is to achieve uniformity and clarity in communication. The proposed new names will be:
| Existing Nomenclature | New Proposed Nomenclature |
|---|---|
| Airport Health Organization | Airport Health and Quarantine Unit (APHQU) |
| Port Health Organization | Port Health and Quarantine Unit (PHQU) |
| Land Border Health Unit/ Land Port Health Organization/ Land Border Quarantine Centre, etc. | Land Port Health and Quarantine Unit (LPHQU) |
The proposed names consolidate the existing diverse terms associated with these health units at airports, ports, and land borders.
Stakeholders can submit their comments on the proposed revisions by August 26, 2024. Comments can be sent to Sushant Kumar, SSO, PH(IH), at Room 747, A Wing, Directorate General of Health Services, MoH&FW, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi 110001 and the soft copy may be sent to phih.section@gov.in.
These changes seek to streamline communication and improve the efficiency of health operations at Points of Entries (PoEs).
