Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh visits disease-hit village Hazara Singh Wala; Guarantees free treatment, calls for cleanliness
Ferozepur, April 5, 2026: Punjab Health Minister visited village Hazara Singh Wala in Ferozepur district to assess the situation following the spread of leptospirosis and interacted with residents to understand their concerns.
Accompanied by local MLA and Director Health Services , the minister held a detailed meeting with officials from various departments. The meeting focused on ensuring proper treatment for affected residents and strengthening basic facilities in the village.
During the review, the minister directed officials to ensure continuous medical camps, regular health check-ups, and the availability of clean drinking water. He also emphasized maintaining strict sanitation measures to prevent further spread of the disease. Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development) Krishna Pal Rajput and SDM Abhishek Sharma were also present.
Dr. Balbir Singh assured villagers that the Punjab Government and district administration stand firmly with them in this challenging time. He stated that no compromise would be made in treatment and all patients would receive completely free medical care.
Appealing to residents, he urged them to maintain cleanliness, avoid dumping waste and animal dung within the village, and follow safety precautions while handling waste or contaminated water. He also highlighted that treatment for livestock is being carried out alongside human healthcare measures.
The minister further informed that medical camps have been set up in the village and encouraged all residents to avail themselves of government health schemes, including the free treatment card providing coverage up to ₹10 lakh. He directed health officials to ensure that no eligible resident is left out of this scheme.
Villagers also raised other local issues during the visit, to which the minister assured prompt resolution and instructed concerned departments to address them at the earliest.
Senior health officials, including Dr. Avnish Kumar (DRME), Dr. Rajiv Parashar (Civil Surgeon, Ferozepur), Dr. Manmeet Kaur (State Programme Officer, IDSP), and Dr. Deepti Sharma (State Epidemiologist, IDSP), along with other officials and staff, were present on the occasion.