Punjab Police Launches Healthcare for Officers, Families

The Punjab Police has announced a comprehensive new healthcare program aimed at providing better medical facilities to its officers and their families. This important step reflects the department’s commitment to improving the welfare and well-being of its personnel who serve on the frontlines of law enforcement in Pakistan’s largest province.

The initiative was unveiled at a formal ceremony in Lahore, attended by senior police officials and representatives of health institutions collaborating on the project.

• The program is designed to offer affordable and accessible healthcare services to police officers, their spouses, children, and dependent parents.

• It includes partnerships with leading hospitals and medical institutions across Punjab.

• The healthcare plan covers outpatient services, emergency care, diagnostic tests, and inpatient treatment.

• Officers and families will receive special discount packages at partner hospitals.

• The program aims to address both physical and mental health needs, including counselling services.

The Punjab Police leadership shared the following goals for this healthcare plan:

• Ensure timely medical assistance for police personnel injured in the line of duty.

• Reduce financial stress by providing discounted treatments.

• Improve overall morale by addressing long-standing demands for better healthcare.

• Extend health support to retired officers and their families in future phases of the program.

To make this initiative successful, Punjab Police has:

• Signed MoUs with multiple private and public hospitals in cities including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala.

• Engaged with diagnostic labs and pharmacies to provide discounted services.

• Established links with ambulance services for quick response during emergencies involving officers or their families.

Inspector General (IG) Punjab Police stated:

“Our officers risk their lives every day for the safety of our citizens. It is our duty to ensure they and their families have access to quality healthcare. This program is a major step in that direction.”

Other senior officials highlighted that the health of police officers directly impacts their performance, job satisfaction, and service delivery.

Police officers face high-risk situations, leading to injuries and long-term health concerns.
Mental health support is crucial given the stressful nature of policing.
The initiative demonstrates the government’s intent to invest in the welfare of law enforcement agencies.
Families of officers often suffer silently — this plan aims to bring them into the health safety net.

• Cashless treatments for certain emergencies at designated hospitals.

• Annual health check-ups for officers.

• Vaccination drives for children and elderly dependents.

• Priority service at selected medical facilities for police families.

• A dedicated helpline for healthcare-related queries and emergencies.

• Extend services to retired police officers.

• Introduce a digital health card system to streamline hospital admissions and billing.

• Partner with more specialist hospitals, especially for cardiac, orthopedic, and cancer treatments.

The Punjab Police healthcare program marks a significant move toward improving the lives of those who dedicate themselves to public safety. By prioritizing the health of officers and their families, the department aims to build a stronger, healthier police force ready to meet the challenges of modern law enforcement.