Updated 15 October 2026. Punjab has launched a Social Security Mobile Health Programme that takes doctors, labs and heart screening to industrial workers and their families. It is run through the Punjab Employees Social Security Institution (PESSI), and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched it, according to ProPakistani (12 October 2026).
Programme at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total mobile units | 65 |
| Workers and families covered | More than 4.6 million |
| Run through | PESSI, with a digital hub at its headquarters tracking units in real time |
| Starting districts | Lahore, Kasur and Sheikhupura |
| Expansion | 12 more districts by March 2027 |
| Cost | Not stated in the source |
What the 65 units are
| Unit type | Number |
|---|---|
| Mobile hospitals | 10 |
| Mobile clinics | 5 |
| Mobile dental hospital | 1 |
| Mobile cardiac unit | 1 |
| Motorcycles | 40 |
| Scooters | 10 |
Services
- Medical consultation, basic medicines, first aid and diagnostic tests.
- Telemedicine and health awareness sessions.
- Mobile hospitals staffed with male and female doctors, radiologists, nurses and lab and X-ray technicians, with outpatient, radiology and pathology services.
- Dental treatment, X-rays and imaging in the mobile dental hospital.
- Cardiac screening and consultation in the mobile cardiac unit.
Heart screening drive
- Mobile teams will visit 29,845 factories and other establishments in Lahore, Kasur and Sheikhupura to detect rheumatic heart disease early.
- Heart screening is planned for 54,000 children in workers' welfare schools across Punjab.
Who can use it?
The programme is aimed at industrial workers and their families, which is the PESSI social-security population. The source does not list detailed eligibility conditions, a helpline or a registration process. If you work in a registered factory, ask your employer or your nearest PESSI office whether a unit will visit and what documents (for example your social security card and CNIC) are needed.
What we could not confirm
- Exact schedule and routes of each unit.
- A helpline or WhatsApp number.
- The programme budget.
Beware of Fake Agents and Scam Sites
Government welfare schemes attract scammers. No genuine programme asks you to pay a “registration fee” to an agent, share your card PIN, or send your CNIC and OTP codes to a WhatsApp number. Enter your CNIC only on websites ending in .gov.pk or use the official SMS and helpline numbers mentioned in this guide.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the programme for?
Industrial workers and their families covered by the Punjab Employees Social Security Institution, about 4.6 million people.
Which districts come first?
Lahore, Kasur and Sheikhupura. Twelve more districts follow by March 2027.
Is treatment free?
The source describes consultation, basic medicines and tests as part of the programme but does not state costs. Confirm with PESSI.
How many units are there?
65 in total: 10 mobile hospitals, 5 clinics, 1 dental hospital, 1 cardiac unit, 40 motorcycles and 10 scooters.
Sources
Last checked: 11 October 2026. Gov-programs.info is an independent information site and is not affiliated with any government body. Figures are as reported by the cited outlets; always confirm on the official portal before applying or sharing documents.
