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17 Jun

WHO Says 15 Crore Indians Need Mental Health Support; Punjab Expands Cashless Treatment Under MMSY

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): More people in Punjab are now able to access treatment for mental health conditions through cashless healthcare coverage under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY), which aims to reduce financial barriers and encourage timely care, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh said on Wednesday. The Health Minister said the scheme includes coverage for a wide range of mental health disorders, including schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, stress-related conditions and substance-use disorders. "Advanced treatment options such as Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), along with diagnostic investigations, are also part of the approved package…

03 Jun

Punjab Expands Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana; Adds 17 Medical Procedures in Private Hospitals and Extends Cover to Single Residents

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a move expected to ease pressure on government hospitals and bring healthcare closer to thousands of patients, the Bhagwant Mann Government has allowed 17 additional medical procedures to be carried out at empanelled private hospitals under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY). The decision, coupled with the inclusion of individuals living alone in the scheme, marks a significant expansion of the state's universal health insurance scheme. For countless families across Punjab, a hospital visit often means long queues, crowded wards and anxious waits for treatment. In an important step towards reducing that burden, the state government…

31 May

Orthopaedic Treatments Under Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Cross ₹84 Crore as Demand Rises; Among Top Services Under Scheme, Says Health Minister

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is witnessing a steady rise in bone, joint and trauma-related health conditions, with orthopaedic treatments emerging as one of the most significant components of the state’s public healthcare delivery, according to data from the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana. Highlighting the trend, the State Health Agency (SHA) data revealed that more than ₹84 crore has been spent so far on bone, joint and trauma-related treatments so far, under the scheme, reflecting both increasing demand for surgical care and expanded access to specialised orthopaedic services across government hospitals. The data shows that knee replacements account for the highest…

24 Apr

Cashless care under Bhagwant Mann Govt’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana is accelerating response times in neurological emergencies, where every minute can determine survival

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s healthcare system under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann is delivering tangible, life-saving outcomes on the ground, with the Punjab Government’s flagship Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) emerging as a decisive intervention in ensuring that financial constraints no longer stand between patients and critical treatment. A recent case from Hoshiarpur reflects this transformation. Sandeep Singh, who suffered an acute ischemic stroke, was admitted to AIIMS Bathinda, where his treatment costing ₹32,300 was fully covered under the scheme. His father, Jagjeet Singh, said, “Thankfully, we had already registered for the Sehat Card. It covered the treatment…

22 Apr

Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna reaches 40 lakh registrations in massive healthcare push

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s healthcare landscape is witnessing a decisive transformation under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, with the AAP Government delivering what it promised: accessible, affordable, and dignified healthcare for every family. For years, high treatment costs forced patients to delay care, skip diagnostics, or abandon medicines midway, pushing families into debt and worsening medical outcomes. That cycle, entrenched across both urban and rural Punjab, is now being broken through systemic intervention. At the heart of this transformation is the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY), a flagship initiative of the Bhagwant Mann Government that is rapidly reshaping…

16 Apr

Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana: 39 lakh Sehat Cards issued as Punjab expands universal healthcare

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann Government's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) has emerged as one of India’s most expansive public healthcare protection schemes, providing universal cashless medical coverage of up to ₹10 lakh per family per year across Punjab. The scheme has expanded rapidly since rollout, with around 39 lakh Sehat Cards already issued, and enrollment continuing across districts through Camps, CSC Centres, Suvidha Kendra, and Public Entities. According to recent government updates, the programme is designed to cover around 65 lakh families, benefiting nearly 3 crore residents of Punjab. On this, Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh said, “The…

29 Mar

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

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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

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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,…

06 Jan

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

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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…