During a press conference, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann presented the official report card of the state’s health department, highlighting unprecedented progress in Punjab healthcare recruitment since independence.
Record Hiring of Doctors and Medical Staff
Under the ongoing Punjab healthcare recruitment drive, the state has achieved the largest recruitment of doctors in its history. Over the past four years, 35% of all government doctor positions in Punjab have been filled. This includes the appointment of 948 general doctors and 627 specialist doctors, marking a significant expansion of medical personnel across the state.
ਫਰਿਸ਼ਤੇ ਸਕੀਮ ਅਤੇ ਸੜਕ ਸੁਰੱਖਿਆ ਫੋਰਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਤਾਲਮੇਲ ਚੱਲ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ। ਇਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਹਸਪਤਾਲ ‘ਚ ਲਿਆਂਦੇ ਜ਼ਖ਼ਮੀਆਂ ਦਾ ਬਿਹਤਰ ਇਲਾਜ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਤੇ ਜੇ ਕਿਸੇ ਨੂੰ ਜ਼ਿਆਦਾ ਸੱਟ ਲੱਗੀ ਹੋਵੇ ਤਾਂ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਅੱਗੇ ਰੈਫ਼ਰ ਕਰ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ।
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Expansion of Nursing and Pharmacist Staff
In addition to doctors, the Punjab healthcare recruitment initiative has strengthened support staff in hospitals. Around 300 nursing staff and 250 pharmacists have already been recruited, while the recruitment process for 672 nurses is currently underway. These appointments are part of the government’s broader vision to improve patient care and hospital services.
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Improved Emergency Services
Chief Minister Mann also highlighted the coordination between the Angel Scheme and the state’s road safety forces. This collaboration ensures that accident victims receive prompt and effective treatment, with seriously injured patients being referred for further care. The progress in Punjab healthcare recruitment has played a critical role in enabling hospitals to handle emergencies efficiently.
Looking Ahead
The ongoing Punjab healthcare recruitment drive underscores the Mann government’s commitment to building a robust healthcare system for the people of Punjab. With historic hiring and improved staffing across hospitals, the state is poised to provide better medical care and emergency response capabilities for its citizens.