Established in 1875, the Port Health Organisation (PHO), Kolkata, is India's one of the oldest Point of Entry (PoE) health authority at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, overseeing the implementation of public health measures for international travellers in accordance with national and international health regulations

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

Additionally, PHO Kolkata exercises public health jurisdiction over Haldia Dock Complex and other OTMPs in West Bengal. PHO Kolkata also facilitates the issuance of Ship Sanitation Certificates at Paradip, Dhamra and Gopalpur ports.

PHO Kolkata is also an authorized Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre.