Punjab govt launches Clinics on Boats in flood-hit areas

The Punjab government has launched Clinics on Boats to provide medical care in flood-affected areas across the province.

According to provincial Health Department, 968 mobile clinics and medical relief camps have been set up to treat those affected by the floods.

Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed that best possible medical treatment be ensured to all flood affectees in the province.

Clinics on Boats launched today to reach stranded populations providing access to doctors, medicines and other medical supplies. These are aimed at treating flood victims for waterborne diseases & infections. pic.twitter.com/FqBYBKGgDo

— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) September 3, 2025

Special arrangements have been made for maternal care, including medical checkups for pregnant women, availability of multivitamins, sanitary kits, and other essential supplies in every camp.

A round-the-clock rural ambulance service has also been deployed to ensure timely transfers to Maryam Nawaz Health facilities and hospitals.

Specialist doctors are visiting the camps daily to provide treatment for children, while routine vaccinations for newborns are being carried out. Dedicated medical services have been arranged for diseases such as insect bites, skin infections, gastrointestinal issues, cholera, and malaria.