Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Archives

11 Sep

Punjab Accelerates Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Card Distribution with 33 Lakh Beneficiary Target

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabASHA workers, Balbir Singh, Bhagwant Mann, healthcare camps, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Punjab health cards

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The distribution of Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana cards is set to pick up pace across Punjab, with around 33 lakh cards expected to be available in districts shortly, as the state government works towards covering all eligible beneficiaries. Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh said around 31 lakh Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana cards had already reached the districts, while another 2 lakh cards were expected soon. The government has identified around 2,008 villages and wards where at least 400+ beneficiaries are eligible for the cards. Dedicated distribution camps will be organised at these locations to…

11 Sep

Punjab Speeds Up Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Card Distribution; 33 Lakh Cards To Reach Districts Soon

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingMukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

CHANDIGARH (GURPREET SINGH): The distribution of Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana cards is set to pick up pace across Punjab, with around 33 lakh cards expected to be available in districts shortly, as the state government works towards covering all eligible beneficiaries. Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh said around 31 lakh Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana cards had already reached the districts, while another 2 lakh cards were expected soon. The government has identified around 2,008 villages and wards where at least 400+ beneficiaries are eligible for the cards. Dedicated distribution camps will be organised at these locations to…

07 Sep

Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Spends ₹1.32 Crore to Save Limbs of 560 Diabetic Foot Patients

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBalbir Singh, diabetic foot, limb preservation, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Punjab Healthcare

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): For a person living with diabetes, a cut on the foot can slowly turn into a medical emergency. Nerve damage can dull pain, making injuries easy to miss. Poor circulation can slow healing, while infection can spread into deeper tissues and, in severe cases, threaten the limb itself. For hundreds of patients in Punjab, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) became the safety net when a diabetic foot problem escalated into a fight for recovery. At 47, Harcharan Singh was battling advanced diabetic foot disease. Nerve damage had reduced his ability to detect injury, while infection had spread…

01 Sep

Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Funds Over 12,000 Critical Sepsis Treatments Worth 51.58 Crore Rupees

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBalbir Singh, Medical insurance, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Punjab Healthcare, Sepsis treatment

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): An infection that may initially appear routine can become life-threatening within hours when it progresses to sepsis and septic shock. Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) has recorded 12,467 treatments for sepsis and septic shock, worth ₹51.58 crore, till September 1, highlighting both the medical and financial burden of the condition. Of these, severe sepsis accounted for 10,961 treatments worth ₹44.33 crore, while 1,506 septic-shock treatments involved ₹7.25 crore. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection and can rapidly lead to tissue damage, organ…

28 Aug

Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana’s 104 Helpline Allows Govt To Connect With Patients Even After Discharge

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingMukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Punjab

CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): For Hardev Singh of Mansa, treatment under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) did not end when he walked out of the hospital. After receiving orthopaedic treatment at DH Bathinda, he got a call from Punjab’s 104 Health Helpline asking about his treatment, health and experience at the hospital. For him, the call was a reassuring reminder that the government remained connected even after discharge. “I got the cashless treatment under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, and then they called to ask if I was alright,” said Hardev Singh. He said the government not only ensured cashless…

24 Aug

Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Provides ₹26.59 Crore for Over 15,000 Breast Cancer Treatments in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabbreast cancer, Cancer Treatment, Dr Balbir Singh, Health Scheme, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Punjab Healthcare

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Breast cancer treatment can extend well beyond surgery and chemotherapy, with some patients requiring radiation, targeted or hormone therapy and prolonged follow-up. For eligible beneficiaries, the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) can help address one barrier to continuity of care by providing cashless treatment support of up to ₹10 lakh per family annually through government and empanelled private hospitals. Breast cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the breast grow and multiply uncontrollably. It is the most common cancer among women in India. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research–National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (ICMR-NCDIR),…

19 Aug

World Mosquito Day 2026: Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Boosts Cashless Treatment for Vector-Borne Diseases in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBalbir Singh, dengue, malaria, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Punjab Healthcare, World Mosquito Day

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With monsoon conditions favouring mosquito breeding, Punjab is strengthening surveillance, prevention and treatment for dengue, malaria and other vector-borne diseases. Alongside these public-health measures, the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) is helping eligible families access cashless healthcare when illness requires treatment. Earlier this year, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh stressed the need for stronger community participation in preventing mosquito-borne diseases. During a state-level review, authorities highlighted dengue, malaria and chikungunya and called for greater surveillance, testing and elimination of mosquito-breeding sites. Punjab has reported a substantial decline in dengue. Cases fell from 23,389 in…

17 Aug

Over 75 Per Cent of Mental Health Beneficiaries Under Punjab’s Health Scheme Aged 18 to 45, Data Shows

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDr Balbir Singh, mental health, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Public Health, Punjab Healthcare

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A serious health condition does not only affect a person's wellbeing; it can place an enormous emotional and financial burden on an entire family. When the illness is related to mental health, stigma, lack of awareness and concerns over treatment costs can create additional barriers, often delaying the decision to seek professional help. Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) is helping address one part of that challenge by making covered mental-health treatment financially accessible. Data from the State Health Agency (SHA), Punjab, as of August 11, 2026, shows that in the available seven-month period, 709 beneficiaries received…

14 Aug

Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Crosses Six Lakh Treatments Mark, Providing Rs 10 Lakh Cashless Healthcare Cover

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCancer Care, cashless treatment, Dr Balbir Singh, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Punjab Healthcare

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, freedom from the fear of an unaffordable medical emergency is emerging as an important measure of public welfare. In Punjab, the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) provides cashless treatment of up to ₹10 lakh per family per year and has recorded more than six lakh treatments over the past seven months. State Health Agency data show that 26,18,712 beneficiaries have been enrolled against a reported eligible base of 69,12,697 families. So far, 3,02,906 patients have received treatment, accounting for 6,06,892 treatments and 15,267 procedures. The scheme has 880 empanelled hospitals,…

10 Aug

Dialysis, Heart Care And Knee Replacements Among Top 10 Procedures Covered Under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

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CHANDIGARH (GURPREET SINGH): A serious illness doesn't just test a patient's health, it often tests a family's finances. Bhagwant Mann Government's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana is steadily changing that reality in Punjab by taking the cost of expensive medical treatment out of the equation. The numbers tell the story. Under the scheme's ten most frequently availed procedures alone, 2,44,468 cashless treatments worth more than ₹316.50 crore have already been provided. From patients who require dialysis several times a week to those undergoing heart surgery, knee replacement or emergency Caesarean delivery, the scheme is covering treatments that many families would otherwise…