Chandigarh-Reaffirming its commitment to providing free and quality healthcare services near the doorsteps of the people, the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, has launched 100 more Aam Aadmi Clinics across the state. The campaign was formally inaugurated today by Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh, who dedicated the newly constructed Aam Aadmi Clinic at Vikas Nagar in Patiala Rural. With the addition of these new clinics, the total number of Aam Aadmi Clinics in Punjab has increased to 1, 090.
As part of this initiative, Cabinet Ministers, MLAs and other public representatives inaugurated 71 new Aam Aadmi Clinics across the state today. The remaining 29 clinics will be dedicated to the public in different districts in a phased manner by July 31 by other public representatives.
Among the Cabinet Ministers, Dr. Baljit Kaur inaugurated 3 Aam Aadmi Clinics at Ambedkar Bhawan, Dera Sacha Sauda Road and Ward No. 11 in Malout, Sri Muktsar Sahib. Shri Lal Chand Kataruchak dedicated 1 clinic, constructed at a cost of ₹25 lakh, in Pathankot city. Shri Gurmeet Singh Khuddian inaugurated 1 clinic in Sri Muktsar Sahib. Shri Hardeep Singh Mundian dedicated 3 Aam Aadmi Clinics, built at a cost of ₹76.41 lakh, in the Sahnewal Assembly constituency. Shri Tarunpreet Singh Sond inaugurated 3 new Aam Aadmi Clinics at Narottam Nagar, Focal Point and Uttam Nagar in Khanna, constructed at a cost of ₹87 lakh. Similarly, Shri Mohinder Bhagat inaugurated 3 Aam Aadmi Clinics at Siddharth Nagar, Budha Mall Ground and the Sports and Surgical Complex in Jalandhar. In addition, MLAs and other public representatives also inaugurated new Aam Aadmi Clinics in their respective constituencies.
On the occasion, the public representatives said that Aam Aadmi Clinics have brought healthcare services closer to the people, making treatment simple, convenient and affordable. They added that the commissioning of the new clinics would enable many more citizens to avail themselves of quality primary healthcare services.
The Punjab Government has developed an effective model to strengthen primary healthcare services across the state. At present, 990 Aam Aadmi Clinics are functioning successfully in Punjab, including 414 in urban areas and 576 in rural areas. These clinics provide 107 essential medicines and 47 types of laboratory tests completely free of cost. Each clinic is staffed with a Medical Officer, a Pharmacist and trained healthcare personnel. A modern IT-enabled system is being used for patient registration, diagnosis, treatment and the dispensing of medicines.
The scope of healthcare services at the Aam Aadmi Clinics has also been expanded. The clinics now provide free antenatal care for pregnant women, treatment for dog-bite cases, family planning services, screening and treatment for hypertension, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases, along with several other essential primary healthcare services.
The Punjab Government remains committed to ensuring that every citizen has access to free, quality healthcare services close to home. With the launch of these new Aam Aadmi Clinics, the reach and accessibility of healthcare services across the state will be further strengthened.