Punjab Desk: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab’s innovative Aam Aadmi Clinics (AACs) initiative has brought a historic transformation in the state’s health sector and now this revolutionary program is being extended inside jails. Having successfully treated over 4.20 crore patients and providing free medical services to 73,000 people daily, the Mann Government has proven its commitment to public welfare and accessible healthcare.
The government is now moving forward to establish AACs in all 10 Central Jails of the state. This step goes beyond system improvement — it reflects the philosophy of a “Sevak Government”, where every citizen, whether inside or outside prison, deserves free and quality healthcare. The initiative is crucial in controlling overcrowding-related health risks and the spread of serious diseases such as Hepatitis-C, HIV, and Tuberculosis among inmates. Although 24×7 medical officers are already deployed in prisons, the new clinics will significantly strengthen the existing health infrastructure and improve access to medical care. Advanced Medical Facilities Inside Jails.
• 107 types of medicines will be given free
• 47 types of diagnostic tests at no cost
• Special medical units and improved treatment systems Currently, 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics are operating successfully across Punjab, and 236 new clinics will be opened soon tenders for which have already been issued. This expansion will take the total number to around 1,117 clinics. People’s growing trust in AACs proves that a major shift has taken place in Punjab’s healthcare delivery system.
Earlier, patients in rural or poor communities had to travel to big hospitals for small treatments. Today, high-quality medical care is available right in their neighborhoods, free of cost freeing lakhs of families from the burden of expensive healthcare. The Mann Government has clearly stated that “Good health is not a slogan it is our top priority.”
By extending this mission inside prisons, the government has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of even the most neglected sections of society. This milestone move will not only improve healthcare conditions in jails but also strengthen a more humane and just system. The initiative is establishing Punjab as a leading health model in India.