Punjab CM inaugurates first NABH-accredited hospital in Moga, expands cashless coverage
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann inaugurated a 120-bed multi-speciality hospital in Moga on Saturday, describing it as a step towards improving access to advanced healthcare in the Malwa region. The hospital, named Capital Hospital, is the first in Moga district to receive accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH).
Speaking at the event, Mann said eligible patients would be able to avail cashless treatment under the state's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna and the central government's Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). He added that the facility would reduce the need for residents of the Malwa region to travel to other cities for treatment.
The chief minister highlighted that the state government continues to expand healthcare services through its network of 1,090 Aam Aadmi Clinics. He also noted that Punjab has introduced a universal healthcare scheme offering cashless treatment of up to ₹10 lakh annually to every resident family. According to Mann, beneficiaries have availed treatment worth more than ₹650 crore under the scheme.
Mann said the government had established a liver transplant centre in Mohali, describing it as the second such facility in the country after Delhi. He also pointed to improvements in education, stating that Punjab moved from 27th place in school education in 2022 to the top position following reforms, and that the number of students from government schools qualifying for the NEET examination increased from 82 in 2022 to 881 this year.
On road safety, Mann mentioned the state's Sadak Surakhya Force, which comprises 1,597 trained personnel and 144 vehicles. He claimed road accident fatalities have declined by nearly 50 per cent since the force was launched in February 2023.
The chief minister emphasised that the event focused on development, not politics, and that education and healthcare remain the government's two main priorities. He described doctors as highly respected and said the government is working to restore public confidence in both sectors.
The hospital inauguration is part of a broader push by the Punjab government to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. The NABH accreditation ensures adherence to quality standards, potentially improving patient outcomes.
