Aam Aadmi Clinics Playing a Vital Role in Providing Free and Quality Healthcare Services Near Homes: Civil Surgeon
87,443 Patients Treated, 1,66,741 Lab Tests Conducted and 415 Patients Administered Anti-Rabies Vaccines in Two Months
Rupnagar, October 15: The Aam Aadmi Clinics being run by the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh are playing a vital role in providing free and quality healthcare services close to people’s homes. The primary objective of these clinics is to ensure that people have easy access to essential healthcare services in their neighbourhoods.
Sharing this information, Civil Surgeon Rupnagar Dr. Vivek Kataria said that a total of 23 Aam Aadmi Clinics are operational in Rupnagar district, including 14 in rural areas and nine in urban areas. These clinics are providing healthcare services to people with dedication and commitment. Each clinic is staffed by a medical officer, a pharmacist and a clinical assistant.
He said that the Aam Aadmi Clinics provide 107 types of medicines and 47 types of laboratory tests free of cost. In addition, the clinics offer maternal and child healthcare services, family planning services, anti-rabies vaccination and referral services as required. Besides treating patients, the clinic staff also educate people about disease prevention and the importance of maintaining good health.
The Civil Surgeon stated that a total of 87,443 patients were treated at Aam Aadmi Clinics across the district during the last two months. Of these, 41,492 patients received healthcare services at clinics in rural areas, while 45,951 patients visited clinics in urban areas.
He further informed that 1,66,741 laboratory tests were conducted at these clinics during the same period. In addition, free ultrasound scans were provided to 730 pregnant women, and 415 patients were administered anti-rabies vaccines.
Dr. Kataria said that the facilities available through Aam Aadmi Clinics reflect the state government’s commitment to providing free and quality healthcare services close to people’s homes. The government’s efforts to make primary healthcare accessible to the general public are enabling people to receive treatment and diagnostic services at their nearest clinics, reducing the need to travel long distances for basic medical care.
