Punjab is witnessing a historic transformation in healthcare under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The Clinic on Wheels Program aims to make healthcare accessible for everyone, especially those living in underserved and densely populated areas.
With 911 mobile clinics now operational across Punjab, this initiative brings doctors, medicines, diagnostics, and preventive care directly to people’s doorsteps. So far, more than 10 million patients have already benefitted, making it one of the largest public health outreach programs in Pakistan’s history.
“Healthcare must not be a privilege tied to location. It must be a right that travels to every doorstep,” – CM Maryam Nawaz.
What is the Clinic on Wheels Program?
Launched in 2025, the Clinic on Wheels project is part of Punjab’s broader health reforms. Each mobile unit is a mini-hospital on wheels, designed to reduce hospital overcrowding and deliver primary healthcare services to communities that face difficulties accessing hospitals.
The program is particularly focused on:
- Urban slums and densely populated localities
- Remote and underserved districts of South Punjab
- Working families who cannot afford time off for hospital visits
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Facilities Inside Each Mobile Clinic
Every van functions as a fully equipped mobile hospital, including:
- Qualified doctors, nurses, and lady health visitors (LHVs)
- Diagnostic and point-of-care testing machines
- Emergency medicines and chronic disease management kits
- Vaccination and maternal care facilities
- Nutrition supplements for malnourished children
- Digital patient record systems for efficiency
CM Maryam Nawaz personally inspected the vans to ensure quality standards in equipment, medicines, and staff preparedness.
Phase Two Expansion: More Clinics, More Reach
The first phase began with 245 vans, but the second phase launched in June 2025 expanded the program to 911 vans across all districts.
- 10 million+ patients treated so far
- Vaccination coverage increased to over 90%
- 9 clinics allocated to tribal areas of DG Khan
- Digital Micro-Planning introduced for efficient routing and coverage
This expansion ensures that over four million residents will receive accessible healthcare at their doorstep.
Key Benefits of the Program
- Reducing hospital burden – minor and primary care needs are handled in the field.
- Maternal and child health focus – antenatal, postnatal, and immunization services.
- Preventive healthcare – vaccination, nutrition, and disease surveillance.
- Cost savings – free services reduce out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
- Equity in healthcare – reaching marginalized communities and urban slums.
Digital Tracking and Accountability
The Punjab government has introduced digital fleet monitoring to ensure vans are used efficiently and not misused. Real-time tracking and data sharing with district health authorities increase transparency.
Moreover, strict instructions have been given to government hospitals to announce availability of free medicines, ensuring no patient is denied treatment.
Complimenting Other Health Initiatives
The Clinic on Wheels program is part of a Rs. 100 billion health budget (2025–26) and complements other reforms, including:
- Free home delivery of cancer, hepatitis, and chronic illness medicines
- Development of the Nawaz Sharif Medical District in Lahore
- Transformation of 150 health centers into Maryam Nawaz Health Clinics (MNHCs)
- Recruitment of 9,000+ doctors for expanded healthcare services
A Message of Hope
At the inauguration, CM Maryam Nawaz stated:
“I am proud to say that Punjab is leading the way in people-first healthcare. These vans carry not just doctors and medicines—they carry dignity, access, and care to those who need it most.”
What’s Next
The Maryam Nawaz Clinic on Wheels Program is more than just a healthcare project, it’s a revolution in Punjab’s public health system. By bringing free, quality healthcare to millions, it bridges the rural-urban divide, reduces healthcare costs, and improves maternal and child health outcomes. As Phase Two continues and digital monitoring expands, Punjab sets an example for equitable, accessible healthcare across Pakistan.
FAQs
What is the Maryam Nawaz Health Clinic Project?
The Maryam Nawaz Health Clinic Project is a healthcare initiative launched by the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The project aims to provide free medical checkups, medicines, maternal healthcare, and diagnostic services to underprivileged communities across Punjab. Through Maryam Nawaz Clinic on Wheels Program initiative, thousands of families can access primary healthcare facilities without financial burden.
What is Clinic on Wheels?
The Clinic on Wheels program is part of the Maryam Nawaz Health Clinic Project. It consists of mobile healthcare vans equipped with doctors, nurses, ultrasound machines, lab testing kits, and essential medicines. These mobile clinics travel to remote villages, urban slums, and underserved areas of Punjab to ensure people get timely treatment without having to travel long distances to hospitals.
Who can benefit from the Maryam Nawaz Clinic on Wheels program?
The Clinic on Wheels initiative mainly targets low-income families, rural communities, women, children, and elderly citizens who struggle to access quality healthcare. Patients can get free consultations, lab tests, medicines, and maternal health services directly in their local areas through this program.
How can I find the Clinic on Wheels in my area?
The Punjab Government Health Department provides information about Clinic on Wheels schedules and locations through official websites, district health offices, and announcements in local communities. Citizens can also contact the Punjab Health Line (1033) for details on when the clinic will be available in their area.
Is treatment really free in the Maryam Nawaz Clinic on Wheels project?
Yes, all healthcare services under the Maryam Nawaz Health Clinic Project are 100% free of cost. This includes doctor consultations, laboratory tests, ultrasounds, maternal healthcare, and distribution of prescribed medicines. The aim of this scheme is to reduce the financial burden of healthcare for poor and marginalized families across Punjab.
Which areas in Punjab are covered by the Clinic on Wheels Program?
Phase 2 of the program extends to all 36 districts of Punjab, including urban slums, rural villages, tribal areas like DG Khan, and the Cholistan region, ensuring wider access to healthcare for underserved populations.
Sources: PSHealth Punjab, DGPR Punjab Govt., Chief Minister Special Monitoring Unit
