CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz Allocates Rs. 630.5 Billion Health Budget 2025-26
In a powerful move to improve public health and bring modern health services to every doorstep, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has allocated Rs. Rs 630.5 billion for the health Budget in Punjab’s budget 2025-26. This historic investment reflects her government’s commitment to making healthcare accessible, comprehensive and modern while addressing the real problems of ordinary citizens. This year’s health budget is not just about big numbers. It is about real solutions to long-standing challenges such as mobile clinics, modern hospitals, free dialysis, and emergency services closer to home. Let’s take a deeper look at how this transformative budget is set to reshape healthcare in Punjab.
Health Budget Details
Clinic-on-Wheels Program – Rs. 3.5 Billion Allocation
Remote areas of Punjab have long struggled to access basic healthcare facilities. This is set to change. With Rs 3.5 billion allocated for “Clinics on Wheels”, the government aims to introduce fully equipped mobile clinics that are able to reach out to underprivileged communities. These units will provide doorstep diagnosis, consultation, maternity care, child vaccinations, and emergency first aid.
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Centre of Excellence Nursing Education – Rs. 23 Billion
Nurses are the backbone of any healthcare system, and Punjab plans to empower them like never before. Rs 23 billion has been earmarked for setting up Centres of Excellence in Nursing Education in major cities like Lahore and Multan. These institutions will offer international standard training, practical exposure, and job-ready skills.
Revamping Emergency Rooms – Rs. 25 Billion
A key highlight of the 2025-26 Health budget is to revamp the emergency departments of government hospitals with an investment of Rs. 25 billion. New equipment, digitized patient management system, quick response protocols, and highly trained staff will ensure life-saving services without any delay.
Health Insurance Expansion – Rs. 8.6 Billion
The government has taken a strong step towards a universal health Budget. 8.6 billion for health insurance schemes. Families across Punjab will now have access to treatment in government and selected private hospitals, reducing the financial burden of healthcare.
Free Dialysis & Mobile Health Vans – Rs. 3.2 Billion
Punjab is continuing its free dialysis program with renewed Force. Rs 3.2 billion has been allocated to ensure free dialysis treatment for kidney patients. This initiative will save thousands of families from devastating medical expenses. In addition, mobile health vans will be deployed in rural areas, offering lab tests, medicines and consultations. This particularly affects the elderly, women and children who cannot travel long distances.
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Mother & Child Health Vans – Rs. 3.6 Billion
To improve maternal and child health Budget. Rs 3.6 billion has been allocated for the deployment of special vans for prenatal and postnatal care. These mobile units will offer regular check-ups, ultrasound services, vaccinations and nutritional advice to mothers.
Community Health services – Rs. 12.6 Billion
Public awareness is very important for disease prevention. That is why the Punjab government has allocated Rs. 100 million. 12.6 billion for community-based health outreach programs. These campaigns will focus on:
- Polio and hepatitis awareness
- Immunization drives
- Breast cancer screening
- Nutrition education in schools
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Upgradation of Basic Health Units & Rural Hospitals – Rs. 3 Billion
Small towns and rural villages will benefit from a Rs. 3 billion upgrade of Basic Health Units (BHUs) and Rural Health Centers (RHCs). The facilities will be equipped with modern medical equipment, digital patient records, 24/7 emergency services, and better staffing.
Conclusion
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s health budget is more than a financial allocation – it is a vision to modernize Punjab’s healthcare system, with a focus on access, inclusion and innovation. From urban hospitals to rural villages, this plan touches the lives of every citizen with compassion and care.
