Aam Aadmi Clinics Archives

20 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Presents Healthcare Report Card; Slams Ayushman Bharat as “Condition-Ridden”

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Continuing his series ‘Shandaar Chaar Saal Bhagwant Mann De Naal’, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday presented the four-year report card of the health sector, after earlier detailing the AAP Government’s work in agriculture and irrigation. Drawing a sharp contrast between a “condition-ridden” Ayushman Bharat and the AAP Government’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, he asserted that the difference lies in intent and delivery, positioning the initiative as a model of universal, accessible healthcare. Presenting data-driven outcomes, the Chief Minister asserted the AAP Government has moved beyond announcements to visible change on the ground, from guaranteeing…

16 Jan

Punjab Brings Rabies Treatment Closer to Home as ARV Services Reach 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics

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CHANDIGARH, 16 January 2026: For years, a dog bite in Punjab carried consequences far beyond the wound itself. With nearly three lakh dog bite cases reported annually, the risk of rabies, a disease that is 100 percent fatal if untreated yet fully preventable with timely vaccination, loomed large over thousands of families. Access to Anti-Rabies Vaccination (ARV) was limited to just 48 Primary Health Centres, forcing victims, often children, the elderly and daily wage workers, to travel long distances, wait for hours, lose wages and, in many cases, abandon the crucial five dose vaccination schedule midway. The gaps were systemic,…

27 Oct

Punjab to Launch Aam Aadmi Clinics Inside Jails to Boost Inmate Health and Rehabilitation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Clinics, Bhagwant Mann, Dr. Balbir Singh, Punjab government

Chandigarh, October 27, 2025: In a landmark move to integrate healthcare and rehabilitation, the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab government is set to launch a pilot project to establish Aam Aadmi Clinics within central jails across the state. The initiative aims to provide inmates with holistic medical care, including much-needed mental health support.Announcing the project, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh said that while treating physical ailments is essential, addressing the psychological well-being of inmates is equally critical. “We recognise that many who are behind bars are mentally disturbed, which can be a factor in them committing crimes,”…

06 Mar

‘Sehatmand Punjab’ Promise Fulfilled: CM Lays Foundation for Sri Sukhmani Institute in Dera Bassi, Pledges Holistic Youth Development

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Clinics, Medical Education, Punjab Healthcare, Sri Sukhmani Institute

Dera Bassi (Mohali), March 6, 2025: Highlighting the success of the “Sehatmand Punjab” mission, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today stated that the state government is successfully fulfilling its guarantee of providing quality healthcare services to people, ensuring that no one in Punjab is deprived of medical treatment.After laying the foundation stone for Sri Sukhmani Institute of Medical Sciences and Research today, the Chief Minister emphasized that healthcare is the backbone of any prosperous society, and the state government is leaving no stone unturned in strengthening it. He stated that a robust medical education system not only produces skilled…

20 Feb

Punjab Launches Statewide Screening Drive for Non-Communicable Diseases

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Clinics, cancer detection, diabetes, hypertension, NCD screening, Punjab health initiative

Chandigarh, February 20, 2025: Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh launched a population-based screening initiative on Thursday to combat common non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across the state.Under this initiative, individuals aged 30 and above will be screened for diabetes, hypertension, and three common cancers—oral, breast, and cervical. The campaign aligns with the National Program for Control of Non-Communicable Diseases and will run until March 31. Screening Across Healthcare Facilities The screenings will be conducted at Primary Health Centres, Aam Aadmi Clinics/Ayushman Arogya Kendras, Community Health Centres, District Hospitals, and Sub-Division Hospitals in both rural and urban areas. Trained…