New Delhi, June 2 -- The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the West Bengal government are likely to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 8 for implementing all centre-sponsored health schemes in the state, sources said on Tuesday.

According to sources, the proposed agreement is expected to pave the way for the rollout of multiple Central government health initiatives in West Bengal, including the flagship Ayushman Bharat Yojana.

Sources further indicated that the move comes amid discussions between the Centre and the state government on strengthening healthcare delivery and expanding the reach of public health programmes in West Bengal.

The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare is also expected to visit...