India, May 18 -- The Punjab government on Friday said its Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY) has emerged as a key support system for patients suffering from hypertension and related ailments, particularly among middle-aged and elderly residents.

Marking World Hypertension Day, the state government said the scheme is helping patients access timely and affordable healthcare as cases of high blood pressure continue to rise across age groups.

According to officials, hypertension-related hospitalisations, including cases involving strokes, cardiac emergencies and kidney complications, are being covered under the programme, reducing treatment costs for families.

Government data showed that most beneficiaries fall in the 40 to 80 age group, thoug...