Chandigarh, July 24, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Punjab Government has spent ₹20.22 crore on providing cashless cancer treatment to 8,069 patients under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, with adults in the 36-60 age group accounting for more than half of the beneficiaries.
According to data released by the State Health Agency (SHA), Punjab, the treatment was provided up to July 18, 2026. Of the total beneficiaries, 4,285 patients were aged between 36 and 60 years, while 3,376 were above 60 years. Another 399 patients belonged to the 17-35 age group, and nine were below the age of 17.
The government said the scheme aims to ensure that financial constraints do not prevent patients from accessing timely cancer treatment.
The number of cancer patients receiving treatment under the scheme has steadily increased during the year, rising from 842 in January to 1,080 in February, 1,175 in March and 1,350 in April. While 1,275 patients were treated in May, June recorded the highest monthly figure at 1,468. During the first 18 days of July, 879 patients had already availed treatment.
Since the launch of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana on January 8, 2026, a total of 2,68,274 beneficiaries have received treatment under the scheme, accounting for 5,31,386 treatment cases. As of July 20, the cumulative value of treatments provided under the programme stood at ₹950.35 crore.
Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh said the Bhagwant Mann government was committed to ensuring that financial hardship does not become a barrier to cancer care.
He also urged people to seek medical attention without delay if they notice symptoms such as persistent lumps, unexplained weight loss, abnormal bleeding, prolonged cough, or changes in bowel or bladder habits, stressing that early diagnosis significantly improves treatment outcomes.
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