1244 Aam Aadmi Clinics operational across Punjab, over 6.66 crore patient visits and 4 crore free diagnostic tests recorded
Phagwara, November 5: Member Parliament Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal on Thursday laid the foundation stone of an upcoming Aam Aadmi Clinic in the Palahi Gate locality of Phagwara, marking another step towards strengthening the primary healthcare infrastructure.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Chabbewal said that the Punjab Government had sanctioned Rs 42 lakh for the construction of the clinic, which would be made operational within the next four months. He said that the state government had operationalised 1244 Aam Aadmi Clinics, including 746 in rural areas and 498 in urban areas, to strengthen the primary healthcare system.
MP said that these clinics were providing 107 types of medicines and 47 diagnostic tests free of cost. Underlining the overwhelming public response, he said that Aam Aadmi Clinics had recorded more than 6.66 crore patient visits, including 2.01 crore visits by unique patients and 4.64 crore repeat visits. He further informed that over four crore diagnostic tests had been conducted free of cost at these clinics so far.
Dr Chabbewal said that the upcoming clinic at Palahi Gate would greatly benefit underprivileged and needy families in the locality and adjoining areas by providing quality healthcare services, essential medicines and diagnostic facilities free of cost. He added that the initiative would significantly reduce the financial burden of medical treatment on economically weaker sections while ensuring timely access to essential healthcare services close to their homes. He reiterated that the Punjab Government was committed to strengthening the public healthcare infrastructure and ensuring that quality medical facilities remained accessible to every section of society.
