Punjab News: Aam Aadmi Clinics Earn Global Praise: Australian Delegation Explores Adoption of Mann-Led Punjab Healthcare Model

Punjab’s Mann-led Aam Aadmi Clinics (AAC) have gained international recognition, with a 14-member Australian delegation expressing keen interest in replicating the model in Australia, said Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh on Friday.  

'Australia Likes Punjab's Healthcare Model', Says Punjab Health Minister

Aam Aadmi Clinics gain global recognition🏥
➡️ Australian delegation keen to replicate the model in Australia – HM @AAPbalbir

✅ 14-member Australian delegation visits Punjab
✅ Toured Aam Aadmi Clinic & PILBS, Mohali
✅ Impressed by patient turnout & efficient care
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— AAP Punjab (@AAPPunjab) April 26, 2025

The delegation, led by Members of Parliament from the State of Victoria — Dylan Wight and Mathew Hilakari — toured an Aam Aadmi Clinic and the Punjab Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (PILBS) in Mohali. Their visit aimed to explore Punjab's healthcare initiatives and discuss potential collaborations in both health and agriculture sectors.

Affordable and Efficient Healthcare: A Model to Replicate

During their visit, the delegation observed the operational efficiency of the clinics. By 11 am, over 60 patients had already availed services at the Aam Aadmi Clinic — a figure that left the delegation highly impressed. 

Addressing the media, the health minister said the dele-gation had praised Punjab's efforts in ensuring accessib-le, affordable, and quality he-althcare. "They were particu-larly impressed to see that by 11 am, over 60 patients had al-ready availed services at the Aam Aadmi Clinic, which co-uld try in Australia," he

In a meeting with Dr. Balbir Singh, ideas were exchanged on delivering affordable healthcare and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. The Health Minister noted that the delegation praised Punjab’s efforts in making healthcare accessible, affordable, and of high quality.

The talks have opened avenues for future collaborations, with Australia exploring the possibility of adopting a similar healthcare delivery model to benefit its citizens.