About LPHO Petrapole

Established in 2016, the Land Port Health Organisation (LPHO), Petrapole, is the designated public health authority at Land Port Petrapole, strategically located along the India–Bangladesh border in 24 Paraganas, West Bengal and is the largest and busiest international land border crossing in South Asia. LPHO Petrapole is responsible for implementing and overseeing public health measures for international travellers in accordance with national and international health regulations, including the International Health Regulations.

To strengthen public health preparedness, LPHO Petrapole is equipped with a dedicated field laboratory for vector surveillance and facilities for training programmes, conferences and capacity-building activities.

To strengthen preparedness for public health emergencies at LPHO Agartala, a dedicated Quarantine-cum-Isolation Centre is under progress.