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Delhi Mohalla Clinic โ€” Free OPD, Tests & Medicines

Delhi Mohalla Clinics (Aam Aadmi Clinics) offer free OPD consultation, 212 free medicines, and 37 free diagnostic tests to all Delhi residents. No registration, just walk in.

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What is Delhi Mohalla Clinic?

Mohalla Clinic (officially called Aam Aadmi Clinic) is the Delhi government's neighbourhood primary healthcare clinic providing free outpatient (OPD) services, medicines, and diagnostic tests to all Delhi residents โ€” no appointment, no registration, just walk in.

Over 500 Mohalla Clinics operate across Delhi at the community level โ€” within walking distance in most localities.

What's Free at Mohalla Clinic?

Service Details
OPD consultation Free โ€” with a qualified MBBS doctor
Medicines 212 medicines free (as per essential medicine list)
Diagnostic tests 37 tests free including: blood tests, urine tests, ECG, X-ray, USG (at select clinics)
Family planning counselling Free
Chronic disease management Diabetes, hypertension โ€” follow-up and medicines free

Common Free Tests at Mohalla Clinic

  • Blood sugar (fasting/PP)
  • Complete blood count (CBC)
  • Urine routine/microscopy
  • Liver function test (LFT)
  • Kidney function test (KFT)
  • Lipid profile
  • ECG
  • Pregnancy test
  • Malaria/dengue rapid test

Who Can Use Mohalla Clinics?

  • All Delhi residents โ€” no proof required, no documentation needed for OPD
  • Any caste, religion, or economic status
  • Children, elderly, pregnant women, everyone welcome

No Aadhaar, no income proof needed โ€” simply walk in during clinic hours.

How to Find the Nearest Mohalla Clinic

  1. Go to mohallaclinics.in
  2. Enter your area/locality
  3. Find the nearest clinic with address and timings

OR

  • Ask at your local Resident Welfare Association (RWA) โ€” they will know the nearest clinic
  • Google "Mohalla Clinic near [your area]"

Clinic Timings

Most Mohalla Clinics operate:

  • Monday to Saturday
  • 8 AM to 2 PM (morning session) โ€” most are morning OPD only

Some clinics may have evening sessions. Check the clinic's notice board or mohallaclinics.in for specific timings.

When to Go to Mohalla Clinic vs Hospital

Condition Recommended
Common cold, fever, cough, body ache Mohalla Clinic
Diabetes, hypertension management Mohalla Clinic (medicines and monitoring)
Pregnancy (early antenatal) Mohalla Clinic (initial; referred to hospital for delivery)
Eye check-up Referred to government eye hospital
Dental (basic) Some clinics have dental โ€” check your nearest
Emergency/surgery/hospitalisation Government hospital (AIIMS, GTB, LNJP, Lok Nayak)
Speciality care (cancer, heart) Government specialty hospital

Mohalla clinics do not provide inpatient care, surgery, or specialty procedures.

Medicines Available

The clinic provides medicines from Delhi's Essential Medicine List (EML) โ€” including:

  • Antibiotics (amoxicillin, azithromycin)
  • Antidiabetics (metformin, glibenclamide)
  • Antihypertensives (amlodipine, atenolol, losartan)
  • Antipyretics (paracetamol, ibuprofen)
  • Vitamins, calcium, iron supplements
  • Antacids, ORS, antiallergics

If your required medicine is not in the EML, the doctor will write a prescription and you can buy it at a Jan Aushadhi (PM Janaushadhi) store at subsidized prices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a token system or appointment needed?

No appointment needed. Most clinics have a simple walk-in queue. Arrive early (before 9 AM) on busy days to avoid long waits.

Can tourists or people from other states use Mohalla Clinics?

The clinic is meant for Delhi residents, but in practice, no ID is checked for OPD. Anyone in Delhi can walk in for a consultation.

Are the doctors at Mohalla Clinics qualified?

Yes โ€” all Mohalla Clinic doctors are MBBS-qualified, empanelled by the Delhi government. They may be from private practice or hospital rosters.

My Mohalla Clinic was closed when I went. What should I do?

Closures may happen due to doctor absence or holidays. Try another nearby Mohalla Clinic or the nearest Delhi government polyclinic/dispensary. Report persistent closures to health.delhi.gov.in.

Can I get all 37 tests done at every Mohalla Clinic?

Not every clinic has all 37 test facilities on-site. Some tests (like X-ray or USG) are done by mobile teams or at designated clinics. Ask the doctor โ€” they will refer you for tests not available at that location.

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