Dr Balbir Singh Archives - National Times

29 Mar

Punjab Govt Defends ₹10 Lakh Health Scheme, Accuses Opposition of Spreading Misinformation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAyushman Bharat, Dr Balbir Singh, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Punjab health scheme, ₹10 lakh insurance Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab on Sunday said the Opposition is running a deliberate campaign to mislead people on the ₹10 lakh health insurance scheme, using isolated incidents from non-empanelled hospitals to falsely project failure while ignoring the scheme’s proven impact. Citing that over 1.72 lakh patients have already received treatment worth ₹292 crore, the party asserted that the attempt to distort facts reflects either a lack of basic understanding of how such schemes function or a calculated effort to create confusion among beneficiaries and weaken a major public welfare initiative. Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir…

16 Jan

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Clinics, Anti-Rabies Vaccination, Bhagwant Mann, dog bite cases, Dr Balbir Singh, Punjab government, rabies prevention

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,…

06 Jan

Mann Government’s major initiative: Chief Minister’s Health Scheme receives Strong Support from Doctors and Private Medical Colleges

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDr Balbir Singh, Mann Government, Punjab

CHANDIGARH, 6 January 2026: In a significant step towards ensuring the seamless rollout of Punjab’s ₹10 lakh cashless health insurance initiative, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh chaired a high-level review meeting on Sunday to assess the on-ground implementation of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY). The meeting was held at the State Health Agency Punjab and brought together key stakeholders from across the public and private healthcare ecosystem. The key stakeholders included the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Punjab, Punjab Hospital and Nursing Home Association (PHANA), Punjab Civil Medical Doctors (PCMS) doctors, and representatives from leading Private Medical…

06 Dec

Punjab Aims to Improve Girl-Child Ratio by 2026; State Government Takes Major Step for Daughters’ Safety

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Chandigarh, December 6, 2025: To eradicate the evil practice of female foeticide in Punjab, the Bhagwant Maan government has taken a significant step. Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh stated that Punjab no longer just seeks change but aspires to be the best. The government's goal is to ensure that by 2026, Punjab's sex ratio surpasses the national average.The Maan government has issued strict orders to all health department employees to monitor every aspect from conception to childbirth. The aim is to prevent any attempt at sex determination or female foeticide. This move underscores the government's strong commitment to the respect…

15 Jul

Punjab Launches “STOP Diarrhoea Campaign” to Protect Children, Orders Door-to-Door Survey

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Chandigarh, July 15, 2025: Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Tuesday launched the “STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2025,” aimed at drastically reducing child deaths from diarrhoea in the state.Calling diarrhoea a major yet preventable cause of mortality among children under five, Dr Singh emphasized, “Each child’s life lost is a tragic and avoidable loss. This campaign is our pledge to protect every child through awareness, prevention, and timely treatment.”Running for two months during the high-risk monsoon period, the campaign will follow a Prevent-Protect-Treat (PPT) strategy. The state will conduct door-to-door surveys and distribute ORS-Zinc kits via ASHA…