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Chandigarh: The Punjab government’s Aam Aadmi Clinics project to strengthen primary healthcare has achieved a significant milestone with more than 4.20 crore OPD visits and 2.29 crore lab tests done in just three years, state Health minister Balbir Singh said on Sunday.

According to an official statement, Punjab has 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics -- 316 in urban areas and 565 in rural areas -- providing free treatment, 107 types of free medicines, and 47 types of free diagnostic tests.

Singh mentioned that more than 4.20 crore individuals in the state have received free treatment from the 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics since August 15, 2022. He reiterated the health department’s commitment to ensuring the availability of all 107 types of essential drugs.

Providing a breakdown of patient footfall

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