29 Aam Aadmi Clinics proving a boon for the people: Dr Balbir Singh
Bhagwant Mann led the Punjab Government is working day and night to make historical changes in the Government health sector
State funds withheld by the Central Government are a hindrance in the way of the progress of the state
Congrats on National Doctor’s Day
Inaugurates Sri Sathya Sai Manav Seva Free Multispeciality Hospital at village Kurdi in Mohali
Dedicates Livasa (Old IVY) at Sector 71
SAS Nagar, July 01:
Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh said that the 829 Aam Aadmi Clinics being run successfully by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Punjab Government for comprehensive improvement in health facilities are proving to be a boon for the people and their number will increase soon. No stone is being left unturned by the Bhagwant Mann Government for the welfare of the state, but funds withheld by the Central Government for a long time are becoming hurdles in the way of the smooth development of the state, he further said.
The Health Minister was here to inaugurate the free multispecialty hospital opened by Sri Sathya Sai Manav Seva Trust and Lions Club at village Kurdi. The Health Minister said that the Union Government has withheld funds to the turn of Rs One thousand crore related to the Health Sector and about Rs 07 thousand crore which could be used for the development of infrastructure in villages.
Dr Balbir Singh said that while continuous efforts are being made by the Punjab Government to improve the Health Sector, the contribution made by various Health organizations is also important. The free multispecialty hospital opened by Sri Sathya Sai Manav Seva Trust and Lions Club is an example of this, where 04 OPDs, Dental treatment and ambulance facilities are being provided. He said that this free hospital to be connected with Dr BR Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences SAS Nagar (Mohali) so that when a patient is referred from the hospital of village Kurdi, the patient can get preferential and quality treatment. He also flagged off the ambulance.
Earlier, at Sector 71, SAS Nagar, Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh said that the Farishtey Scheme being run by the Punjab Government is no less than a boon for the people. He said that private hospitals have also been brought under its ambit. He appealed to the private hospitals to contribute to making the health services of the state, the first in the country by giving full support to the government in this scheme.
The Health Minister while congratulating on the National Doctor’s Day during both events said that this day has been celebrated in memory of Bharat Ratna Shri B. C. Roy, who, while contributing to the country’s independence, also did exemplary work for the strengthening of the country’s health sector. His birth anniversary and death anniversary also fall on the same day i.e. on July 1st. The Health Minister Appealed to every person related to the medical field to draw inspiration from Roy’s life.
On this occasion Health, Civil Surgeon Dr. Devinder Kumar and SDM Mohali Depankar Garg were also present.