Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif continues to make headlines in 2025 with transformative healthcare initiatives aimed at bringing quality medical services directly to underserved communities. Under the banner “Healthcare at Your Doorstep,” the Punjab government has launched a robust network of field hospitals and clinics on wheels to address healthcare challenges in rural and underdeveloped areas. The August 2025 update reveals remarkable progress and plans for province-wide expansion, making it one of the most impactful public health reforms in Pakistan’s history.
What Are Field Hospitals?
Field hospitals are mobile, container-based medical units equipped with advanced healthcare facilities. These hospitals have been deployed across remote areas of Punjab to provide services where traditional healthcare infrastructure is lacking.
Each unit offers:
- Outpatient consultation
- Emergency services
- Basic surgeries
- Diagnostic tests, including ECG, X-rays, and ultrasound
- Laboratory facilities
- Free medicines and medical supplies
These field hospitals function much like full-fledged medical centers but are mobile and modular, allowing them to be moved and installed wherever needed.
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Expansion Under Phase 2 – August 2025 Highlights
In August 2025, the Punjab government expanded its Field Hospitals and “Clinic on Wheels” fleet under Phase 2 of the initiative. The latest updates include:
- 911 mobile health units are now operating across all 36 districts of Punjab.
- Over 12.5 million citizens have already benefited from this initiative since its launch in mid-2024.
- New field hospitals have been established in South and Central Punjab, including districts like Rajanpur, Muzaffargarh, Layyah, Bahawalpur, Bhakkar, Jhang, and Lodhran.
- Each mobile clinic is staffed with qualified doctors, nurses, and lab technicians and is equipped with diagnostic tools and medical supplies.
CM Maryam Nawaz’s Vision: Health Equity for All
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has emphasized that every citizen of Punjab deserves access to quality healthcare, regardless of their location or income status. In multiple addresses throughout July and August 2025, she reaffirmed her commitment to ending healthcare inequality.
Key points from her statements include
- “Healthcare is not a luxury; it is a basic right of every individual.”
- “We will continue to send doctors, medicines, and mobile units directly to the people who need them the most.”
- “By removing the need to travel miles for treatment, we are putting people first.”
Free Medical Services: What You Can Expect
All services provided under the “Healthcare at Your Doorstep” campaign are completely free. Citizens visiting field hospitals or clinics on wheels receive:
- Doctor consultations
- Emergency medical care
- Laboratory testing and diagnostics
- Free medications and follow-up support
These mobile units especially focus on:
- Maternal and child health
- Diabetes and blood pressure management
- Vaccination drives
- Minor surgeries and wound care
- Family planning and awareness campaigns
Impact So Far
Since the program’s launch, the Punjab government has recorded 12.5 million patient visits and counting. The initiative has:
- Reduced hospital overload in urban areas
- Brought medical help to remote and flood-affected zones
- Increased trust in government health services
- Provided employment opportunities for medical professionals, including local women
The program has also been praised by national and international health observers as a model for decentralized healthcare in developing nations.
Integration with Broader Health Reforms
Alongside mobile healthcare, CM Punjab has initiated structural reforms in the province’s public health sector. These include:
- A mega Medical City near Lahore
- Cancer and dialysis centers
- Children’s Heart Hospitals for free pediatric cardiac surgeries
These developments complement the Field Hospital initiative by building a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem—one that begins with doorstep care and connects to specialized urban centers.
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How to Access These Services
Residents of Punjab can easily benefit from these services by:
- Visiting any field hospital or mobile clinic deployed in their district.
- Call the Punjab Health Helpline at 1033 for service availability and location info.
- Carrying their original CNIC during the visit.
- Receiving care without needing any insurance card, registration, or fees.
Mobile units operate on a rotational basis and are advertised through local announcements, health department websites, and union councils.
What’s Next?
Looking ahead, the government plans to:
- Increase the number of mobile clinics to over 1,200 units by 2026.
- Establish fixed field hospitals in disaster-prone or permanently underserved regions.
- Incorporate telemedicine features into mobile units for faster specialist consultations.
- Collaborate with global health partners for funding, training, and technology support.
CM Maryam Nawaz has directed the Health Department to ensure the availability of medicine stock, fuel for mobility, and maintenance of equipment, so there are no delays or service breakdowns in the coming months.
Conclusion
The Field Hospital Program and “Healthcare at Your Doorstep” campaign represent a historic shift in public healthcare delivery in Punjab. Through mobile medical units and government-supported reforms, millions of people are now receiving essential health services without cost, travel, or delays. This model is proving that when governance meets innovation, public welfare reaches new heights. As the Punjab government continues to scale up its health services in August 2025 and beyond, the dream of universal, accessible, and free healthcare for every citizen is becoming a reality.
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