Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that the state government remains committed to serving the people, highlighting the latest health department report released on September 28, 2025. The report outlines extensive health initiatives carried out across villages to provide medical support and prevent the spread of seasonal and vector-borne diseases.
Health Camps Across Punjab
A total of 1,072 villages were covered under health camps, where 12,612 OPDs were conducted. Among the patients treated, 1,317 fever cases, 314 diarrhoea cases, 1,581 skin infections, and 739 eye infections were recorded.
Door-to-Door Campaign by ASHAs
To ensure health services reach every household, Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) carried out a door-to-door campaign in 903 villages, covering 30,925 households. During this, 6,519 health kits were distributed. The campaign identified 735 fever cases, while no malaria cases were reported.
Vector-Borne Disease Control Activities
The department’s preventive drive reached 1,179 villages, where 35,101 households were checked for mosquito breeding. Breeding was found in 328 households, following which larvicide was sprayed in 8,269 houses and fumigation was conducted in 649 villages to curb the spread of vector-borne diseases.
Officials said these proactive steps reflect the government’s commitment to making healthcare accessible in rural areas and controlling seasonal health issues before they escalate. The Chief Minister noted that Punjab’s focus on prevention and early detection is ensuring timely treatment for people, particularly in vulnerable rural regions.
Health experts also believe that such large-scale interventions will strengthen the healthcare network at the grassroots level and safeguard communities against disease outbreaks.
