The first showers of the monsoon bring relief from the summer heat, but they also mark the beginning of a challenging season for public health. Every year, hospitals across India witness a rise in dengue, malaria and other fever-related illnesses. This year is no different. Thirty-two-year-old Balwinder Kaur from Amritsar, a beneficiary, shared, “I recently … Read more
A child unable to hear clearly because of repeated ear infections, an adult struggling to breathe through the nose for years, or a tobacco user ignoring a persistent mouth ulcer—ENT specialists say these are among the most common conditions for which patients delay seeking treatment, often allowing simple problems to progress into serious illnesses requiring … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Bolstering the idea that the fight against drug abuse requires a whole-of-society approach, the Punjab government 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 … Read more
As schools across Punjab reopen after a month-long summer break, thousands of teachers are playing a pivotal role in ensuring that Punjab goes drug-free in the coming days. The frontline is shifting from police stations and rehabilitation and de-addiction centres to schools and classrooms, as part of the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Yudh Nashean … Read more
When Sheikh Zishan Qureshi from Malerkotla suffered a heart problem, he needed immediate treatment. He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors performed a Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA), commonly known as angioplasty, along with a diagnostic angiogram. PTCA is a life-saving procedure that opens blocked arteries and restores blood flow to the heart during … Read more
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 … Read more
At a time when rising healthcare costs are placing increasing financial pressure on households, the Bhagwant Mann Government’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) is emerging as a comprehensive and affordable healthcare protection scheme, offering several advantages over conventional private health insurance policies. Highlighting the impact of the scheme, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir … Read more
As encouraging results of the Bhagwant Mann Government’s anti-drug campaign “Yudh Nashean Virudh” begin to emerge, authorities emphasise that lasting success will depend not only on enforcement against drug traffickers and peddlers but also on prevention, early detection, treatment and timely intervention at the family and community levels. Launched on March 1, 2025, the Yudh … Read more