Star Health currently operates three Arogya Seva Kendras in Punjab across Amritsar, Bhatinda and Patiala
Launched in January 2026, the three centres together have supported over 6,830 beneficiary visits
Diabetes, fever, hypertension and respiratory illnesses are among the common cases seen at the centres, underlining the need for accessible neighbourhood-level healthcare PATIALA, India , July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited (BSE: 543412) (NSE: STARHEALTH), India's first standalone health insurance company, is strengthening access to free primary healthcare in Punjab through its CSR initiative, Arogya Seva Kendra. The company currently operates three Arogya Seva Kendras in the state across Amritsar, Bhatinda and Patiala, providing local communities with free doctor consultations, basic diagnostic tests, medicines, health counselling and vaccination support.The Amritsar Arogya Seva Kendra is located at Shop No. 3, Aujla Market, Labour Chowk, Gumtala, while the Bhatinda centre is located at House No. Z613685, Street No. 5, Jogi Nagar, Chandigarh Road, near MLA residence. The Patiala centre is located at Ground Floor, Stadium Road, Kandhari Complex.Since their launch in January 2026, Star Health's Arogya Seva Kendras in Punjab have together supported over 6,830 beneficiary visits. The Amritsar centre has recorded over 3,022 beneficiary visits across 154 consultation days, while the Bhatinda and Patiala centres have supported over 1,968 and 1,840 beneficiary visits respectively across 155 consultation days each. The response reflects the need for accessible and free primary care services, especially for families who require timely consultation, basic screening, medicines and follow-up support close to home.Common cases seen across the Punjab centres include diabetes, fever, hypertension, respiratory illnesses and other non-communicable diseases. These trends highlight the importance of neighbourhood-level healthcare in supporting early intervention, improving awareness and helping families address common health concerns before they become serious.Speaking on the initiative, Mr. Mannu Batura, Business Head, Star Health and Allied Insurance, said: "The response to our Arogya Seva Kendras in Punjab shows how important accessible neighbourhood healthcare is for families. Many of the cases we see across Amritsar, Bhatinda and Patiala, including diabetes, hypertension, fever and respiratory illnesses, require timely consultation, screening, medicines and follow-up. Primary care within the community can help people seek treatment early and manage everyday health concerns with greater confidence. Through this CSR initiative, Star Health is bringing free healthcare support closer to communities across Punjab."Each Arogya Seva Kendra is staffed by a doctor, nurse and support team. The centres provide haemoglobin testing, random blood sugar testing, urine examination for sugar and albumin, and rapid diagnostic testing for malaria.The Arogya Seva Kendra in Punjab offers the following services free of cost:
