Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday outlined the state government’s achievements in the health sector over the past four years, highlighting expansion in healthcare access and infrastructure.
Addressing the media in Chandigarh, Mann said that under the Chief Minister Health Scheme, around 25 lakh people have registered so far, while nearly 1.6 lakh beneficiaries have already availed treatment. The state government has allocated ₹2,000 crore for the scheme.
He compared the allocation with the Centre’s Ayushman Bharat scheme, stating that while the central government has earmarked ₹9,300 crore for a population of 140 crore, Punjab has allocated ₹2,000 crore for its three crore residents.
The chief minister further said that 84 Aam Aadmi Clinics have been made operational across the state, with 100 more to be launched soon, followed by an additional 400 clinics in the next phase. More than five crore patients have already received treatment at these clinics, he added.
Mann also highlighted recruitment efforts, stating that 948 general doctors and 627 specialist doctors have been appointed during the government’s tenure. In addition, seven mother-and-child care centres with a capacity of 250 beds each have been established.
He also announced that Punjab’s first liver transplant hospital has been set up in Mohali. Emphasising affordability, Mann said the government is bearing the full cost of medicines for patients in government hospitals.
