Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Opens New Hospital in Cheema Village to Serve 50,000 Residents
Punjab CM inaugurates hospital in Cheema village, 50,000 people across 15 villages to benefit
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann inaugurated the Sant Attar Singh Ji Maharaj Hospital in Cheema village, a 30-bed facility costing ₹11.70 crore (approximately $1.4 million USD). This hospital aims to provide healthcare to around 50,000 people across 15 villages, enhancing local access to medical services.
- 01The new hospital will serve approximately 50,000 people from 15 villages.
- 02The facility has been built at a cost of ₹11.70 crore (roughly $1.4 million USD).
- 03Patients will now receive treatment locally instead of being referred to distant cities.
- 04The hospital includes specialized services such as pediatric care, ENT, and dental services.
- 05A medical college named after Sant Baba Attar Singh is planned to further enhance medical education in the region.
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On Thursday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann inaugurated the Sant Attar Singh Ji Maharaj Hospital in Cheema village, marking a significant enhancement in local healthcare infrastructure. The 30-bed facility, constructed at a cost of ₹11.70 crore (approximately $1.4 million USD), is expected to benefit around 50,000 people across 15 villages. Mann highlighted that previously, patients had to travel to Sangrur, Patiala, and Ludhiana for treatment, but now they can access modern medical services locally. The hospital is equipped with advanced machines and includes dedicated emergency and mother-child wards. Mann also announced plans for a medical college to be named after Sant Baba Attar Singh, aimed at improving medical education in the region. The facility offers various medical services, including pediatric care, ENT, dental services, and free maternal and child healthcare. The Chief Minister emphasized the ongoing anti-drug campaign, stating that significant progress has been made against drug trafficking in Punjab.
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The new hospital will significantly improve healthcare access for local residents, reducing the need for travel to distant cities for treatment.
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