Institute of Child Health, Kolkata was established in 1953 and is one of the oldest and most reputed paediatric teaching hospitals in eastern India. It serves as a major referral center for child healthcare in West Bengal and is affiliated with the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS). Recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the institute offers postgraduate medical education, particularly in paediatrics and allied disciplines and is known for its high patient load, strong clinical training and dedicated child healthcare services.