The Punjab Government has officially announced Lady Health Visitor (LHV) course 2026 admissions as an important step towards enhancing the provincial healthcare workforce. It is a government agenda pillar in the effort to improve maternal and child healthcare at grassroot level, and stable careers by young women in the province.
The program is aimed at preparing a new generation of medical professionals to work both in urban and rural areas with the required specialized skills.
LHV Course Overview and Training Facilities
The LHV program is developed to offer a comprehensive training in primary healthcare with particular focus on:
Maternal Health: Prenatal and postnatal health.
Child Healthcare: Vaccination and dietary advice.
Community Midwifery: Supporting safe deliveries and family planning.
The training will be carried out in the state of the art facilities at District Headquarters Hospitals (DHQs) and Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) hospitals. This localized strategy will mean that students will be able to train in their home districts and also have experience in the field of public health.
How to Apply for Punjab LHV Course 2026
The Punjab health authorities have made the process of application as a simple one to make it clear and easily reachable. To lock down your place, follow these steps:
Check Eligibility: Make sure you have the educational qualification (usually Matric with Science or F.Sc Pre-Medical, but there are certain requirements indicated on the portal).
Online Registration: The candidates are required to visit the official Punjab Health Foundation or the respective Directorate General of Nursing Punjab web portal.
Application: Fill out the online form and provide the correct personal and academic information.
Upload Documents: You will most probably require scanned images of your CNIC/B-Form, educational certificates, and domicile.
Select Preferences: Select the DHQ or THQ training center of your choice out of the list.
File In Time: Make sure that all the information is confirmed before the deadline.
LHV Course Important Dates and Deadlines
To prevent any inconvenience, the following schedule should be observed by the applicants:
Announcement Date: April 15, 2026
Application Deadline: April 27, 2026
Training Commencement: Announced after the merit list will be announced.
Why Join the LHV Program?
Being a Lady Health Visitor is not only a job but also a way to dedicate oneself to the health of the country.
Job Stability: There is a need for skilled professionals in the government sector.
Skills: Contemporary training in special medical institutions.
Impact: Directly contribute to the decrease in the rates of maternal and infant mortality in Punjab.
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