New Delhi, March 20 -- Punjab's public healthcare outreach received a boost as a 98-year-old patient underwent cashless cancer treatment under the state-run Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, underscoring the scheme's role in extending medical support to elderly citizens.

Mukhtiar Kaur received chemotherapy-related care and associated treatment without any upfront payment, with expenses covered through the Sehat Card issued under the scheme.

Healthcare officials said the availability of cashless treatment enabled timely intervention and continuity of care, which is critical in managing cancer cases, especially among elderly patients.

The scheme addresses a key gap in healthcare financing by reducing out-of-pocket expenditure for families, partic...