The district health department in Amritsar expanded its primary healthcare network on Saturday with the inauguration of 14 new Aam Aadmi Clinics. These clinics are part of a larger statewide initiative under which Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh, along with senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party, dedicated 100 new Aam Aadmi Clinics to the public across Punjab.
Inauguration by Local MLAs
In Amritsar, the newly established clinics were officially opened by local MLAs Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar, Dr. Ajay Gupta, Jeevan Jyot Kaur, Dr. Jasbir Singh Sandhu, and Halqa in-charge Karamjit Singh Rintu. The clinics are strategically located in both urban and semi-urban areas to ensure maximum accessibility for residents.
Locations of the New Clinics
The 14 clinics have been set up at the following locations: Arya Samaj Mandir, Central Jail, Kangra Colony, Labour Colony (Khandwala), Baba Deep Singh Colony (Nangli), Mule Chak near Arya Samaj School, New Amritsar, Sant Channan Singh Colony, South City, Sri Guru Hargobind Stadium, Daburji Link Road, Ward No. 10 Ganda Singh Wala, and Ward No. 12 Tung Bala. These sites were chosen to cover underserved areas and reduce the travel burden for patients.
Role in Strengthening Healthcare
Civil Surgeon Dr. Rashmi Vij emphasized the significance of the Aam Aadmi Clinics, stating, “The Aam Aadmi Clinics were playing a vital role in strengthening the state’s healthcare system.” She highlighted that these clinics provide free consultations, essential medicines, and basic diagnostic services, making healthcare more affordable and accessible to the common man.
The Aam Aadmi Clinics initiative, launched by the Punjab government under the AAP leadership, aims to establish a robust primary healthcare network. With the addition of these 14 clinics, the district now has a total of over 50 such facilities, serving thousands of patients every month. The clinics are equipped to handle common ailments, chronic diseases, and provide preventive care, thereby reducing the burden on larger hospitals.
Residents expressed optimism about the new clinics, noting that they would save time and money previously spent on traveling to distant hospitals. The state government plans to continue expanding the network, with a target of one clinic per constituency, ensuring universal access to quality primary care.
