Punjab Health News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Punjab CM approves cashless treatment of Rs 10 lakh to every family
Chandigarh, Dec 25: In a New Year bonanza for residents, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday gave the green signal to the Health Department to launch Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna from January to enable cashless treatment of Rs 10 lakh to every family in the state.
Punjab Cabinet gives nod to empanel 300 specialist doctors
Chandigarh, Nov 28: In a bid to impart quality health services, the Punjab Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Friday gave nod to empanel 300 specialist doctors across 12 key specialities.
Pakistan's Lahore becomes world's most polluted city, Karachi ranked third
Islamabad, Oct 28: Lahore in Pakistan continues to remain the world's most polluted city as smog blanketed the region on Tuesday and the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 329 at around 9 am (local time) as per Swiss air quality monitor IQAir.
73,000 patients visiting daily in Aam Aadmi clinics, says Punjab Minister
Chandigarh, Oct 19: The Aam Aadmi Clinics project in Punjab has achieved a significant milestone as the Outpatient Department (OPD) visits have now crossed the remarkable 4.2-crore mark, with 73,000 patients visiting daily on an average, and lab tests crossed 2.29 crore in the last three years.
Punjab to open 236 more Aam Aadmi Clinics, taking its total to 1,117
Chandigarh, Oct 14: Embarking on a comprehensive mission to further elevate the public healthcare infrastructure, the Punjab government is all set to open 236 new Aam Aadmi Clinics -- taking the total to 1,117 -- Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh said here on Tuesday.
Punjab CM Mann shares health department figures
Chandigarh, September 28: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann took to the social media platform X on Sunday to share the figures released from the state's Health Department.
Punjab minister launches registration process for 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna'
Chandigarh, Sep 23: Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh on Tuesday formally launched the registration process for the 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna', which provides cashless treatment worth Rs 10 lakh to every one of the state's 3 crore residents.
'All needed is an Aadhar card from Punjab and a voter card': State Health Minister on Rs 10 lakh insurance scheme
Chandigarh, September 23: Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh announced on Tuesday that the state's cashless health insurance scheme, covering Rs 10 lakh for citizens, will be implemented, with individual cards to be created for all family members.
Punjab CM announces rollout of Rs 10 lakh health insurance scheme, registration begins tomorrow
Chandigarh, September 22: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday announced the rollout of a state health insurance scheme under which every family in Punjab will be eligible for cashless treatment up to Rs 10 lakh.
Govt accountable for death of 3 patients at Jalandhar hospital: Punjab LoP Bajwa
Chandigarh, July 31: Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, on Thursday unequivocally held the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government accountable for the tragic death of three patients caused by a disrupted oxygen supply at Jalandhar Civil Hospital and demanded the resignation of Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh.
Punjab Cabinet approves cashless treatment scheme of Rs 10 lakh for residents
Chandigarh, July 10: The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, on Thursday approved the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna -- a first-of-its-kind scheme in the country to provide cashless medical treatment worth Rs 10 lakh to residents of the state.
Punjab launches 'Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana' for free treatment up to ₹10 lakh annually
Chandigarh, July 8: The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government on Tuesday launched the 'Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana', a major healthcare initiative that promised free and cashless medical treatment up to Rs 10 lakh per year for every eligible resident of the state.
Punjab fails to utilise health funds up to 20.74 pc: CAG
Chandigarh, March 25: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India said on Tuesday that out of the allotted budget by the Punjab government, health funds ranging from 6.5 to 20.74 per cent were not utilised.
Punjab CM lays stone of medical college in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar
Chandigarh, March 23: The Doaba region of Punjab on Sunday got its third medical college within 36 months as Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann laid the foundation stone of a government medical college in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar to come up at a cost of around Rs 300 crore.
Fully prepared; so far, no case reported in Punjab: Health Minister Balbir Singh on HMPV
Patiala, January 8: Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh on Wednesday reassured the public that there is no need to panic over the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), saying that it is not the coronavirus but a common virus with mild symptoms such as fever, cough, and cold.
Our hospitals, beds, and emergency equipment are ready: Punjab Health Minister on HMPV virus
Chandigarh, January 7: Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh on Tuesday said that there is no case of HMPV virus in the state of Punjab so far. He further stated that there is no need to panic, as it is not serious like Covid, and assured that the medical infrastructure is available to combat any surge.