India, May 4 -- justify;">Punjab has recorded nearly one lakh dialysis sessions under the state's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY), with treatments worth Rs.16.5 crore provided free of cost, offering financial relief to patients battling chronic kidney disease (CKD).

The scheme, launched by the government led by Bhagwant Mann, enables cashless dialysis services at government and empanelled private hospitals, helping patients who require regular, long-term treatment.

For many, dialysis is not a one-time procedure but a lifelong routine. Patients often undergo the process two to three times a week, with each session lasting several hours. Without financial support, the cost-ranging between Rs.1,500 and Rs.4,000 per session in private facil...