Healthcare should never depend on how much money a person earns or where they live. Keeping this belief at the centre, the Punjab Government launched Aam Aadmi Clinics—a network of neighbourhood healthcare centres that provide free and quality medical services close to people’s homes.
Today, these clinics have become the first point of medical care for lakhs of people across Punjab.
How many Aam Aadmi Clinics have been set up?
Punjab has set up hundreds of Aam Aadmi Clinics across the state. These clinics are spread across:
- Villages
- Towns
- Urban neighbourhoods
A significant number of clinics operate in rural areas, helping villagers avoid long and costly travel to cities for basic treatment. At the same time, urban clinics ensure easy access for people living in densely populated areas.
What services are available at an Aam Aadmi Clinic?
Aam Aadmi Clinics offer a wide range of free healthcare services, including:
- Doctor consultations
- Free medicines
- Diagnostic tests
- Treatment for common illnesses
- Maternal healthcare for pregnant women
- Anti-rabies injections
From seasonal fevers and infections to blood tests and pregnancy check-ups, these clinics cater to everyday medical needs.
Patient footfall
Every day, thousands of patients visit Aam Aadmi Clinics across Punjab. Many of them are daily wage workers, senior citizens, and women who earlier hesitated to seek treatment due to high medical costs.
One patient shared,
“Earlier, we avoided hospitals because treatment was expensive. Here, everything is free, and the doctors listen patiently.”
Expansion underway
The government is continuously expanding the network. More Aam Aadmi Clinics are currently under construction to ensure that every locality has a clinic within easy reach. This helps people get timely treatment without unnecessary delays.
Impact on people’s lives
Aam Aadmi Clinics have brought visible changes by:
- Reducing pressure on big hospitals
- Lowering out-of-pocket healthcare expenses
- Promoting early diagnosis
- Improving overall public health
A pregnant woman said,
“I come here for my regular check-ups. Medicines and tests are free. It has reduced a big financial burden on my family.”
Vision of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has repeatedly emphasised that healthcare is a basic right. He stated,
“Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. Aam Aadmi Clinics ensure that every Punjabi gets treatment without worrying about money.”
A new approach to public healthcare
Punjab’s Aam Aadmi Clinics have emerged as a strong example of how simple, local healthcare centres can strengthen the public health system. By bringing medical services closer to people, these clinics are making healthcare more accessible, affordable, and humane.