Moga, March 19: A 98-year-old woman in Moga has successfully accessed specialized oncological care through the Punjab government’s flagship Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna. The patient, identified as Mukhtiar Kaur, utilized the cashless facility for a chemotherapy regimen and advanced medication, reflecting the state’s commitment to a pro-people healthcare model.
Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr. Balbir Singh declared that the scheme ensures that medical decisions for the elderly are driven by necessity rather than financial constraints. He stated that the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna is specifically designed to empower families to provide high-quality care to senior members with confidence. The Minister maintained that preserving the dignity of patients during critical health challenges remains a core objective of the administration.
According to health officials, the program currently offers coverage for a wide range of procedures across more than 900 empanelled facilities in Punjab. “Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, we are ensuring that no citizen is deprived of treatment due to a lack of funds,” Dr. Balbir Singh affirmed. The government has already processed thousands of cases under 2,300 different medical packages since the scheme’s inception.
The success of the treatment in Moga serves as a benchmark for the scheme’s reach into rural and semi-urban areas. Authorities asserted that the integration of private and government hospitals into this network has significantly reduced the wait time for specialized therapies. The health department stated that it remains focused on expanding enrollment to ensure every eligible family is protected by the ₹10 lakh annual insurance cover.
