18/06/2025
CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif Inaugurates Clinic on Wheels Phase 2
Lahore, June 18, 2025
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif officially inaugurated Phase 2 of the “Clinic on Wheels” initiative in Lahore, marking a major step forward in the province’s mission to deliver free and accessible healthcare at the doorstep of every citizen.
The expanded phase now includes 911 mobile clinic units—up from 245 in the first phase—deployed across all districts of Punjab. These units function as mobile field hospitals, equipped with doctors, lady health visitors (LHVs), and trained staff to provide onsite medical care, diagnostics, treatment, and basic procedures. Each vehicle is outfitted with air-conditioning and upgraded facilities based on public feedback from Phase 1.
Over 10 million patients have benefitted from free treatment under the program so far. The mobile clinics offer a wide range of services including maternal and child healthcare, diabetes and hypertension management, family planning, vaccinations, and minor procedures—especially in remote and underserved areas.
Speaking at the launch, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif described the project as a revolution in healthcare delivery, reducing the need for long hospital queues, missed workdays, and out-of-pocket expenses. “Our goal is to bring the hospital to the people—especially the poor and vulnerable—so they don’t have to leave work or home for basic treatment,” she stated.
As part of broader health reforms, the government is now delivering free medications for cancer, hepatitis, chronic illnesses, and insulin directly to patients’ homes, with a two-month supply per delivery. The program also prioritizes malnourished children in South Punjab through targeted interventions.
To ensure accountability, the Clinic on Wheels fleet is being digitally tracked to prevent misuse, and a strict policy prohibits external prescriptions from government hospitals. Every hospital in Punjab is now instructed to publicly announce the availability of free medicines, ensuring no patient is denied access.
The Chief Minister congratulated Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir, Secretary Health Ms. Nadia Saqib, and their team for the successful implementation of Phase 2. She also shared updates on major upcoming projects under the Rs. 100 billion health budget for 2025–26, including the development of the Nawaz Sharif Medical District in Lahore, featuring specialized hospitals for children, blood disorders, bone marrow treatment, orthopedics, and more.
With the launch of Phase 2, the Punjab government reaffirms its commitment to universal, equitable, and quality healthcare for all—reaching the people where they are, with the care they need.
