Bhagwant Mann Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Free Cancer Care

On World Lung Cancer Day, the Bhagwant Mann Government has underlined a simple but important message: no one should lose a battle against lung cancer because they cannot afford treatment. Through the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY), the state is not only paying for life-saving care but also investing in preventing the disease before it … Read more

No Family Should Struggle to Afford Life-Saving Treatment: Dr Balbir Singh

The Bhagwant Mann Government’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) has helped save the life of a baby girl born nearly three months early in Nawanshahr. Born at just 27 weeks’ gestation and weighing only 700 grams, the baby received 50 days of specialised treatment in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of an empanelled private … Read more

Breathlessness Should Never Be Ignored: Dr. Balbir Singh

Breathlessness is often dismissed as mere tiredness. A persistent cough is blamed on changing weather. Wheezing is brushed aside until climbing a flight of stairs becomes a struggle. By then, many patients have already developed serious lung disease that requires prolonged hospitalisation or even major thoracic surgery. Punjab’s latest treatment data under the Mukh Mantri … Read more

Mothers, Wives, and Sisters Are the Driving Force Behind ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’

Women are emerging as the flag-bearers of hope in Bhagwant Mann Government’s war against drugs, ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’. A recent awareness programme held in Moga underscored a powerful message that is resonating across the state, that mothers, wives, sisters and other family members are leading the battle against substance abuse by supporting their loved ones … Read more

Mann Govt Is Ensuring Quality Cancer Treatment Without Burden of Medical Expenses : Dr. Balbir Singh

Punjab Spends ₹20.22 Crore on Cancer Treatment for 8,069 Patients Under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana. Adults aged 36–60 form over half of beneficiaries; June records highest monthly treatment load A cancer diagnosis is frightening enough. For many families, the fear becomes heavier when the next question is not only “Can the disease be treated?” but … Read more

Monsoon Illnesses on Rise, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Ensures Timely Cashless Treatment Across Punjab

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

From Restoring Hearing to Saving Lives: Why Early ENT Care Matters More Than Ever

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

Over 4.43 Lakh Patients Receive ₹782 Crore Worth of Cashless Treatment

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

Mann Govt’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Helps Mohali Barber Return to Work After Free Knee Surgery

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

Sanjha Suneha Conclave Brings Civil Society Under One Umbrella

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

Aug 08, 2026 10:36 AM IST
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