98-yr-old woman gets cancer treatment under govt scheme

Bathinda: A 98-year-old woman in Moga is benefiting from cashless cancer care under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna. Mukhtiar Kaur, one of the oldest beneficiaries of the scheme, underwent specialised treatment, including chemotherapy-related care, covered under the Sehat Card. Treatment involved advanced medication and supportive therapy as part of a chemotherapy regimen, requiring close monitoring and timely medical intervention. Health minister Dr Balbir Singh said, "Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna is ensuring that elderly patients receive timely and necessary medical care without financial hardship, while preserving their dignity. Access to treatment at this stage of life is critical, and the scheme is empowering families to provide that care with confidence." The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna provides cashless health coverage of up to ₹10 lakh per family annually, enabling beneficiaries to access treatment across empanelled govt and private hospitals in Punjab. With over 9 lakh Sehat Cards already issued, treatment is available at nearly 900 empanelled hospitals, supported by over 2,300 medical packages covering a wide range of procedures.MSID: 129678036 413 |