A Vision for Health and Well-being in Punjab
The Constitution of India lays the foundation for a just and equal society where every individual enjoys freedom, dignity, and access to basic needs. One of its key goals is to eliminate poverty, ignorance, and ill-health, while guiding the State to improve nutrition, raise living standards, and ensure the health and strength of its people—especially children—so they can grow up healthy and strong.
In line with this vision and the national commitment to “Health for All,” the Health and Family Welfare Department of Punjab is dedicated to delivering curative, preventive, and promotive healthcare services. A healthy population is the backbone of any nation, and investing in people’s health means building a stronger and more productive society.
Healthcare Infrastructure in Punjab
The Health and Family Welfare Department operates through a well-structured network of medical institutions that includes sub-centers, clinics, primary health centers, community health centers, district hospitals, and government medical and dental colleges. The focus is to provide accessible and affordable healthcare to every corner of the state.
Primary Healthcare
In rural areas, primary healthcare is provided through an extensive network:
- Sub-Centers (2950): One for every 5,000 people
- Subsidiary Health Centers / Dispensaries / Clinics (1336): One for every 10,000 people
- Primary Health Centers (PHCs) (395): One for every 30,000 people
- Community Health Centers (CHCs) (129): One for every 1,00,000 people
Additionally, under the Alternative Health Care Delivery System, 1187 rural dispensaries have been handed over to the Department of Rural Development and Panchayats. Rural Medical Officers appointed by Zila Parishads provide medical services in these centers.
To promote AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy), Punjab also has:
- 507 Ayurvedic/Unani dispensaries
- 17 Ayurvedic Health Centers
- 5 Ayurvedic Hospitals
- 1 Government Ayurvedic College in Patiala
- 107 Homoeopathic dispensaries
Several national and state health programs are actively running in the state, targeting major public health issues like malaria, tuberculosis, blindness, leprosy, and AIDS, all of which have been successfully tackled through organized efforts.
Secondary Healthcare
Community Health Centers (CHCs) in rural areas act as the first level of referral care, while Sub-Divisional and District Hospitals offer more specialized services as part of the secondary healthcare system. These facilities provide critical support to primary healthcare institutions, offering more advanced treatment and expert care.
Together, primary and secondary healthcare systems form a robust, district-based health network, ensuring continuous care from the grassroots level to more advanced services.
Tertiary Healthcare
Tertiary-level services in Punjab are provided through specialized hospitals and those attached to the State’s medical colleges. These institutions not only support the overall healthcare system but also contribute to medical research and training future healthcare professionals to serve the state better.
Family Planning Services
To support family welfare, especially in urban areas, the state runs:
- 23 Urban Family Planning Centers
- 64 Urban Revamping Centers
- 52 Post-Partum Units
These centers focus on reproductive health, family planning education, and post-natal care.
Punjab Health Departments
Directorate Of Health and Family Welfare
- National Health Mission Punjab
- Punjab Health System Corporation
- Directorate of Ayush
- Department of Homoeopathy
- Punjab State AIDS Control Society
- Food & Drug Administration
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Punjab Health Program/Schemes
- Cancer Control Programme
- Civil Registration System
- Drug and Cosmetic ACT
- DNB Program (Diplomate of National Board)
- Family Planning
- Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP)
- Implementation of PC & PNDT Act
- Maternal & Child Health Programme
- Mukh Mantri Punjab Hepatitis C Relief Fund
- National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Programme
- National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases & Stroke
- National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme
- National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme
- Tobacco Control Program
Contact Details of Department of Health and Family Welfare Government of Punjab
Address:Parivar Kalyan Bhawan, Sector 34 A, Chandigarh
Phone Number: +91 98781 62151
E-mail ID: [email protected]
Important Telephone Numbers of Department of Health and Family Welfare
| Sr.no | Name Designation | Office Address | Office Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Balbir Singh, Hon’ble Health and Family Welfare Minister ,Govt. of Punjab | Main SecretariatChandigarh | 0172 – 2740724 | |
| 2 | Sh. Kumar Rahul, IASPrincipal Secretary, Health & FW | Punjab Mini Secretariat , Chandigarh | 0172-2742836 | pshfw[at]punjab[dot]gov[dot]in |
| 3 | Sh. Amit Talwar, IASMD, PHSC | Punjab Health System Corporation, Phase-VIII, Mohali | 0172-2232241 | md[dot]phsc[at]punjab[dot]gov[dot]in |
| 4 | Sh. Ghanshyam Thori, IASMD-NHM | Paryas Building, 5th Floor, Sector-38, Chandigarh | 0172-2688438 | md[dot]nrhm[at]punjab[dot]gov[dot]in |
| 5 | Sh. Sukhjeet Pal Singh, IAS, Special Secretary Health | Punjab Mini Secretariat, Chandigarh | 0172-2742901 | ss[dot]hsw[at]punjab[dot]gov[dot]in |
| 6 | Dr. Hitinder KaurDirector, Health & Family Welfare | Parivar Kalyan Bhawan, Sector 34 A, Chandigarh | 0172-2600455 | directorhealth-pb[at]punjab[dot]gov[dot]in |
| 7 | Dr. JasminderDirector Health services (F.W) Punjab | Parivar Kalyan Bhawan, Sector 34 A,Chandigarh | 0172-2646811 | director[dot]fwpb[at]punjab[dot]gov[dot]in |
| 8 | Dr. Jaspreet KaurDirector Health Services(SI), Punjab | Parivar Kalyan Bhawan, Sector 34 A,Chandigarh | 0172-2648750 | director[dot]esipb[at]punjab[dot]gov[dot]in |
| 9 | Dr. Ravi Kumar Doomra, Head of Department(Ayurveda) Punjab | Sector 11-D,Chandigarh | 0172-2743708 | dir[dot]ay[at]punjab[dot]gov[dot]in dayurveda[at]gmail[dot]com |
| 10 | Dr. Harinder Pal Singh, Head of Department (Homeopathy) Punjab | Sector 11-D,Chandigarh | 0172-2744777 | dir[dot]homeo[at]punjab[dot]gov[dot]in |
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The Punjab Health and Family Welfare Department remains committed to improving health outcomes for every citizen by ensuring quality services, expanding reach, and building a healthier future for all.
The official website of Punjab Health and Family Welfare Department is https://health.punjab.gov.in.
