The Punjab government has rolled out an innovative healthcare initiative called “Clinics on Boats” to provide urgent medical relief to families stranded in flood-affected regions.

📍 Initiative Details

Mobile clinics set up on boats to reach marooned villages cut off by floodwaters.
Teams include doctors, paramedics, and vaccinators equipped with essential medicines and diagnostic tools.
Special focus on waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, malaria, and skin infections.

👩‍⚕️ Services Offered

Emergency treatment and first aid for flood victims.
Maternal and child healthcare, including vaccinations.
Distribution of clean drinking water, ORS, and mosquito nets to prevent further health crises.

🛑 Why It Matters

Flood-hit areas in Punjab are facing a sharp rise in malaria, dengue, and diarrheal cases. With many local hospitals inaccessible, the boat clinics are a lifeline for displaced communities.