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Bhagwant Mann Government Introduces Methadone Maintenance Therapy to Enhance Drug De-Addiction Services in Punjab
20 Jul

Bhagwant Mann Government Introduces Methadone Maintenance Therapy to Enhance Drug De-Addiction Services in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Punjab has introduced an internationally accepted drug de-addiction treatment known as Methadone Maintenance Therapy (MMT) for people with severe opioid dependence. The introduction of methadone marks a significant step in the state’s treatment-focused approach to tackling drug addiction. Conventional treatment has largely relied on Buprenorphine-based Opioid Substitution Therapy through the state’s more than 500 OOAT centres, which involves replacing harmful opioids with regulated medication to treat addiction, and abstinence-based rehabilitation. The introduction of MMT provides an additional treatment option for patients with long-term opioid dependence who have not responded adequately to existing therapies. Six dedicated methadone clinics…
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Over 4.43 Lakh Patients Benefit as Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Revolutionises Healthcare
05 Jul

Over 4.43 Lakh Patients Benefit as Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Revolutionises Healthcare

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) is redrawing the healthcare map of the state. According to the State Health Agency (SHA), Punjab, Patiala has emerged as the top district in adoption and utilisation of the scheme, recording the highest number of patients and expenditure under the programme. Across Punjab, over 443,906 patients have benefited, with a total expenditure crossing ₹782.79 crore. The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, designed to provide cashless treatment in government and empanelled private hospitals, has become one of the state’s most visible welfare interventions. And as per the latest SHA Punjab data, as on…
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Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Funds Free Knee Surgery for Mohali Barber
04 Jul

Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Funds Free Knee Surgery for Mohali Barber

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A painful road accident left Mohd Julfukar, a barber in Mohali, fearing he would lose his livelihood. Unable to afford surgery for a serious knee injury, he worried about his family’s future. Through Bhagwant Mann Govt's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY), he received free treatment and is now looking forward to returning to the work he loves. Every morning, before most people begin their day, Mohd Julfukar opens his small barber shop and gets ready to welcome his customers. For years, he has been more than just a barber. He is someone people trust, chat with, and…
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Punjab Brings NGOs, Influencers Together to Strengthen Anti-Drug Campaign Through ‘Sanjha Suneha’ Conclave
03 Jul

Punjab Brings NGOs, Influencers Together to Strengthen Anti-Drug Campaign Through ‘Sanjha Suneha’ Conclave

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Bolstering the idea that the fight against drug abuse requires a whole-of-society approach, the Punjab government on Thursday held Sanjha Suneha – Ik Jutt Punjab, a first-of-its-kind conclave, aimed at building a sustained partnership between government agencies, community leaders, civil society organisations, and social media influencers to tackle the menace of substance abuse in the state. The conclave was organised on the eve of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking by the Data Intelligence and Technical Support Unit (DITSU), the technical backbone behind the comprehensive action against drug abuse in Punjab. The event witnessed overwhelming…
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Punjab Government Enables 3,524 Free Eye Surgeries Worth Nearly ₹2 Crore Under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana
30 Jun

Punjab Government Enables 3,524 Free Eye Surgeries Worth Nearly ₹2 Crore Under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Government is expanding access to quality eye care through the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY), enabling thousands of patients to undergo life-changing eye surgeries free of cost at government and empanelled private hospitals. The scheme is helping reduce treatment delays, improve access to specialised ophthalmic care and ease the financial burden on patients, particularly senior citizens. Data under the scheme shows that 3,524 patients have received eye surgeries worth ₹1,98,68,890. Cataract surgery remains the most common procedure, reflecting its status as the leading cause of avoidable blindness among older adults. The largest share of treatment…
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WHO Says 15 Crore Indians Need Mental Health Support; Punjab Expands Cashless Treatment Under MMSY
17 Jun

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
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…
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Punjab Expands Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana; Adds 17 Medical Procedures in Private Hospitals and Extends Cover to Single Residents
03 Jun

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
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…
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Orthopaedic Treatments Under Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Cross ₹84 Crore as Demand Rises; Among Top Services Under Scheme, Says Health Minister
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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
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…
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Cashless care under Bhagwant Mann Govt’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana is accelerating response times in neurological emergencies, where every minute can determine survival
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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
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…
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Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna reaches 40 lakh registrations in massive healthcare push
22 Apr

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
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…
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