Health & Policy | June 2026 | 4 min read
⚡ Quick Takeaways
- Punjab has introduced Clinic on Wheels services for journalists and their families through Lahore Press Club.
- The facility will provide free medical check-ups, basic diagnostics and medicines to eligible members of the journalist community.
- Registration has also started for home delivery of insulin and medicines for deserving registered journalists.
- Two Maryam Nawaz Clinics are planned for Journalists’ Colony after a suitable site is identified.
- The Health Department has pledged support for upgrading the Lahore Press Club dispensary and improving medicine availability.
Punjab’s latest healthcare move for journalists places mobile medical support, chronic-disease medicine delivery and future clinic infrastructure at the centre of a targeted welfare package for the media community in Lahore.
| 1 Mobile clinic service launched for journalists |
2 Maryam Nawaz Clinics planned for Journalists’ Colony |
Free Check-ups and medicines announced under the initiative |
Mobile Clinic Service Starts for Journalists
Punjab Minister for Health and Population Khawaja Imran Nazir has inaugurated the Clinic on Wheels service for journalists through the Lahore Press Club. The announcement was made during his visit to the club, where he was received by LPC President Arshad Ansari, General Secretary Afzal Talib and Governing Body Member Sajjad Kazmi.
The initiative is designed to bring basic healthcare services closer to journalists and their families rather than requiring them to visit hospitals or private clinics for every routine check-up. Under the service, journalists will be able to receive free medical examinations, medicines and basic diagnostic support through the mobile healthcare arrangement.
For a profession that often works irregular hours and faces field pressure, the availability of accessible medical support can reduce delays in early diagnosis and routine treatment. The programme also gives the Health Department a direct channel to reach a defined professional community through an existing representative platform.
| Why it matters: The immediate focus is routine access: free medical check-ups, basic diagnostics and medicines for journalists and their families through a mobile service model. |
Insulin and Medicine Delivery Added to the Package
Nazir also announced that registration has started for the home delivery of insulin and medicines for journalists. The Insulin Home Delivery Program will focus on deserving and registered journalists, especially those who need regular support for diabetes management and cannot easily collect medicine from health facilities.
The inclusion of insulin delivery is important because diabetes requires continuous monitoring and uninterrupted access to medication. Missed doses or delayed treatment can increase health risks, particularly for low-income or elderly patients. By linking the service with registration, the government is expected to identify eligible beneficiaries and manage medicine supply in a more targeted way.
The minister said the measures were being taken under the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for the welfare of journalists. He described journalists as the eyes and ears of society and said protecting their health was part of the government’s responsibility.
| Implementation watch: Medicine delivery will need transparent registration and regular supply checks so the benefit reaches deserving journalists without delays. |
Two Clinics Planned for Journalists’ Colony
The Punjab government also plans to establish two Maryam Nawaz Clinics in Journalists’ Colony. According to the minister, a visit to the colony will soon be conducted to identify a suitable location for the construction of a medical clinic building.
Nazir said the clinic building would be constructed on an urgent basis after the site is finalized. Once the building is ready, modern medical equipment will be installed to provide improved healthcare services to journalists and their families. This would shift the support model from temporary medical facilitation toward a more permanent healthcare presence in the colony.
The proposal is also linked to the government’s broader focus on neighbourhood-level access to basic health services. If implemented properly, the clinics could help reduce the need for frequent hospital visits for routine check-ups, medicine refills, screening and basic consultation.
Press Club Dispensary to Receive Support
The health minister assured the Lahore Press Club leadership that the Health Department would extend full support to improve medical treatment facilities for journalists. He also pledged support for upgrading the existing dispensary at the Press Club and ensuring the provision of medicines.
Upgrading the dispensary could make the Press Club a stronger first-contact healthcare point for members. Instead of only relying on external visits or emergency treatment, journalists may be able to access basic care, medicines and referrals through a familiar institutional setting.
The success of the package will depend on practical implementation, transparent registration, timely medicine supply and regular monitoring. For journalists and their families, the main test will be whether the mobile clinic, insulin delivery and planned permanent clinics continue beyond the launch announcement and become reliable services.
Main Healthcare Measures Announced
| Service / Measure | What Has Been Announced | Expected Benefit |
| Clinic on Wheels | Mobile healthcare service for journalists through Lahore Press Club | Free check-ups, medicines and basic diagnostics |
| Insulin delivery | Registration for home delivery of insulin and medicines | Support for deserving registered journalists with chronic care needs |
| Maryam Nawaz Clinics | Two clinics planned for Journalists’ Colony | Permanent healthcare access near the journalist community |
| Press Club dispensary | Health Department support for upgrade and medicine supply | Stronger first-contact medical support at LPC |
| Policy note: The announcement covers mobile care, medicine support and future clinic infrastructure, but the long-term value will depend on sustained funding, staff availability and medicine stock management. |
Disclaimer: This article is based on the available announcement and official statements described in the source material. Implementation timelines, beneficiary registration and service availability may change after further government notifications.
