Punjab Expands Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana with 17 New Medical Procedures
Punjab Govt Expands Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Approves 17 New Procedures - Check Details
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Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has expanded the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, allowing 17 new medical procedures to be performed at private hospitals. This aims to alleviate pressure on government facilities and improve healthcare access for residents, including those living alone.
- 01The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana now includes 17 additional medical procedures at empanelled private hospitals.
- 02Notable new procedures include surgeries for hydrocele, appendicectomy, and various women's health services.
- 03Patients can now receive timely treatment closer to home, reducing the burden on government hospitals.
- 04Individuals living alone, including senior citizens and widows, are now eligible for the health scheme.
- 05The scheme covers nearly 2,300 diseases and medical procedures, benefiting approximately 65 lakh families in Punjab.
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The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has significantly expanded the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) by approving 17 new medical procedures that can now be performed at empanelled private hospitals. This initiative aims to alleviate the burden on government hospitals, which often face overcrowding and long wait times. The newly approved procedures span various medical specialties, including ENT, general surgery, women's health, ophthalmology, and orthopaedics. Notably, the scheme now includes individuals living alone, such as senior citizens and widows, broadening access to healthcare. With package rates for these procedures ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹27,800, the MMSY continues to be a vital resource for nearly 65 lakh families in Punjab, providing cashless treatment options across a network of 824 hospitals.
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The expansion of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana is expected to improve healthcare access for many residents of Punjab, particularly those living alone and in areas with limited medical facilities.
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