Govt Launches Angioplasty Services in District Hospitals Across Punjab to help heart patients get free and fast treatment. This new service will allow people in smaller cities to receive angioplasty without traveling to big hospitals. It’s a big step to make health services more easy and equal for all.This new step is part of improving healthcare in Punjab. Now, poor and deserving patients don’t need to travel to big cities. With this new service, angioplasty in Punjab is available closer to home — fast, safe, and easy. Let’s learn who can benefit and how to apply.
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Govt Launches Angioplasty Services in Punjab
As per official details, the government has started work on setting up Cath Labs in 16 districts. These labs are being installed inside district headquarters (DHQ) hospitals, equipped with the necessary machinery and supported by qualified cardiologists, trained medical officers, and specialist nurses. This is being done to ensure that heart patients receive the same quality of care in small cities as they would in large hospitals.
Key Developments Include:
- Start of angioplasty services in government hospitals across districts
- Setting up of Cath Labs in 16 districts
- Appointment of doctors and supporting staff for smooth operations
- Special training for cardiology nurses and medical officers
This is part of a larger strategy by the health department to upgrade secondary care hospitals across Punjab and reduce pressure on tertiary care centers.
Angioplasty Services Targeted Districts for Phase One
| District Name | Status |
| Gujranwala | Confirmed |
| Multan | Confirmed |
| Bahawalpur | Confirmed |
| Sargodha | Confirmed |
| Sahiwal | Confirmed |
| Dera Ghazi Khan | Confirmed |
| Faisalabad | Confirmed |
| Rahim Yar Khan | Confirmed |
| Sheikhupura | Confirmed |
| Muzaffargarh | Confirmed |
| Others (To be listed) | Coming Soon |
Eligibility Criteria for Free Angioplasty Services in Punjab
To get free or subsidized angioplasty services, you must meet these simple conditions:
- Must be a resident of Punjab
- Hold a valid CNIC or B-Form
- Patient must be diagnosed with a heart condition needing angioplasty
- Belong to a low-income or deserving family
- Registered under Sehat Sahulat Card / Health Card (if required)
- Must be referred by a government doctor or hospital
- Emergency cases will be given top priority
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How to Apply for Angioplasty Services
The Punjab government has officially launched free angioplasty services in selected district hospitals to help heart patients get immediate treatment without high private costs.
- Visit your nearest government district hospital that offers angioplasty service
- Bring your original CNIC and medical reports
- Meet the cardiology department or emergency unit
- Get checked and approved by the hospital doctor
- If eligible, hospital staff will guide you to the angioplasty unit
- Treatment will be done free of cost under Punjab Govt Health Program
Final Thoughts
This move marks a revolution in public health services in Punjab, and it’s a hopeful sign for heart patients living in remote or underserved areas. If implemented properly, this could become a model for other provinces to follow. With modern facilities, trained staff, and better planning, the dream of every citizen having access to quality heart care is becoming a reality one district at a time.
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FAQs
Q1: Is angioplasty completely free in government hospitals?
Yes, for eligible low-income patients in selected districts, the treatment is free.
Q2: Can I get treated without a Sehat Card?
In most cases, a Sehat Sahulat Card is preferred, but not always mandatory. Emergency and referred patients may still qualify.
Q3: What documents are needed to apply?
Original CNIC, medical diagnosis/reports, and referral from a government doctor.
Q4: Are all DHQ hospitals offering this service now?
Only selected 16 DHQ hospitals in phase one. More may be added later.
Q5: Who gets priority?
Emergency heart patients and those from deserving families get immediate attention.