Dr. Balbir Singh Archives - National Times

01 Apr

Over 19,000 ASHA workers lead door-to-door Sehat Card drive in Punjab

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Strengthening last-mile healthcare access, the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has activated its extensive ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activity) workers’ network to accelerate enrolments under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY), with over 19,000 ASHA workers and 900 facilitators now driving registrations across villages in Punjab. ASHA workers are playing a critical role in expanding the reach of the scheme at the grassroots level. Each worker is assigned a population of nearly 1,000 residents, covering around 250 households, where they are conducting door-to-door outreach, creating awareness about the scheme, and accompanying…

09 Dec

AAP MLA Conducts Surprise Inspection of Health Centres in Fatehgarh Sahib

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Mann Government’s Public Welfare Initiative: Dr. Balbir Singh Conducts Surprise Inspection of Health Centers in Fatehgarh SahibChandigarh, December 9, 2025: Taking another significant step towards ensuring better healthcare services for the public, Aam Aadmi Party MLA Dr. Balbir Singh conducted a surprise inspection of various health centers in Fatehgarh Sahib district under Punjab’s Bhagwant Mann government. This inspection is part of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s vision which emphasizes providing quality medical facilities to patients in government hospitals and health centers. During this visit, Dr. Singh assessed the medical staff, availability of medicines, and facilities being provided to patients.During the surprise…

27 Oct

Punjab to Launch Aam Aadmi Clinics Inside Jails to Boost Inmate Health and Rehabilitation

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Chandigarh, October 27, 2025: In a landmark move to integrate healthcare and rehabilitation, the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab government is set to launch a pilot project to establish Aam Aadmi Clinics within central jails across the state. The initiative aims to provide inmates with holistic medical care, including much-needed mental health support.Announcing the project, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh said that while treating physical ailments is essential, addressing the psychological well-being of inmates is equally critical. “We recognise that many who are behind bars are mentally disturbed, which can be a factor in them committing crimes,”…

12 Apr

Strict Action Ordered by Punjab Health Minister After Clash at Derabassi Hospital: “No Tolerance for Protocol Violation”

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Derabassi, April 12, 2025: Derabassi witnessed a tense situation after a clash broke out at the local civil hospital, prompting an immediate response from Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh. He confirmed that FIRs have been lodged against both parties involved in the incident.Reacting promptly to the reports, Dr. Singh said he contacted the Deputy Commissioner and the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of SAS Nagar, directing them to take appropriate legal action. Emphasizing that all hospitals are sensitive zones, he stated that any violation of hospital protocols or damage to public property will not be tolerated—regardless of political influence…