Aam Aadmi Clinics bring revolution in quality health facilities - Dhiman
5,90,610 patients got treatment from 28 Aam Aadmi Clinics in Ferozepur
92 types of medicines and 38 types of clinical tests are being done free of cost
HARISH MONGA
Ferozepur, 24 June 2024: As many as 5,90,610 patients have received treatment from 28 Aam Aadmi Clinics in the district and these AACs have brought a revolution in quality health facilities for the citizens, said Rajesh Dhiman, Deputy Commissioner.
The AAPs are being run under the leadership of Dr Balbir Singh, Health and Family Welfare Minister under the guidance of Chief Minister, Bhagwant Singh Mann are contributing significantly to providing better health services to the people.
DC said that the government has established a total of 28 Aam Aadmi Clinics in the districts of Ferozepur City, Zira, Guruharshai, Meher Singh Wala, Kot Crore Kalan, and UPHC. Ferozepur City, UPHC Ferozepur Cantt., Mallanwala, Kassoana, Lalleh, Muddki, Mallwal Kadeem, Talwandi Bhai, Jeevan Arain, Sohangarh, Panje Ke Uttar, Khai Feme Ki, Lakho Ke Bahram, Arif Ke, Nurpur Sethan, Jhok Harihar, Vakilwali, Zira Shahri, Khosa Dal Singh, Sulhani, Longodewa, Makhu, Basti Muddh, and in these clinics 5,90,610 people have been provided health services/treatment so far. He said that through Aam Aadmi Clinics, there has been a revolution in quality healthcare facilities in the state, which is benefiting the people of the state a lot.
He said that in April this year, 36565 tests were done for 54781 patients and 42036 tests for 57175 patients in May and in June 20610 tests for 31072 patients were done in these AAC’s OPDs.
DC Deputy Commissioner appealed to all the residents of the district that in case of need, they should first get basic health facilities through Aam Aadmi clinics and if they still needed, they can also get their treatment through other health centres opened in the district. He said that about 92 types of medicines and 38 types of clinical tests are being provided free of cost to the people in the Aam Aadmi Clinics of the district.
Civil Surgeon Dr. Rajwinder Kaur said that the health department is also ensuring the good performance of the Aam Aadmi Clinics and apart from this, the district administration is inspecting the functioning of the clinics from time to time so that the patients do not face any kind of difficulty. She said that suggestions are also invited from patients/citizens regarding the working of these clinics for improving health services.