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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Young accident victim from Punjab saves five lives through organ donation

A 21-year-old accident victim from a Punjab village has given a new lease of life to five persons through organ and tissue donation. Amninder Singh, who hails from Khizrabad villager in Ropar district, was declared brain dead at PGIMER, Chandigarh, following a road accident. In a noble act of generosity, Amninder’s family decided to donate his organs, saving three lives …

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1 month ago

‘Sarathi’ initiative helps cut patient wait times from 4.2 hrs to 2.8 hrs at PGIMER Chandigarh

Hindustan Times

The Sarathi Initiative, a volunteer-based programme at PGIMER, has successfully reduced patient wait times at the hospital’s OPDs, with the average time dropping from 4.2 hours to just 2.8 hours, according to a post-implementation impact study by the hospital’s department of community medicine. ‘Sarathi’ initiative helps cut patient wait times from 4.2 hrs to 2.8 hrs at PGIMER Chandigarh Launched …

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2 months ago

PGIMER Staff Resume Work After Striking for 1 Week

Hindustan Times

After a week-long strike by outsourced hospital attendants, the Punjab and Haryana high court has ordered the resumption of work. The attendants, demanding the release of pending arrears amounting to about ₹30 crore, were on strike due to unpaid dues covering the period from November 2018 to April 2024. The administration has accepted only a partial demand for 20% of …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Chandigarh: Docs to stage silent protest on I-Day over Kolkata medic’s rape-murder

Hindustan Times

Demanding justice for the 31-year-old trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9, the indefinite strike of resident doctors continued on the third consecutive day on Wednesday. ARD opposes FORDA’s decision to call off strike PGIMER’s ARD on Wednesday opposed the Federation of Resident Doctors’ Associations’ decision to call …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Kolkata rape-murder: Chandigarh PGI suspends walk-in OPDs for new patients amid strike by resident doctors

Hindustan Times

Healthcare services in in the OPDs of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research were severely affected on Monday after resident doctors went on an indefinite strike to demand justice for a 31-year-old post-graduate trainee who was raped and murdered at a hospital in Kolkata. He added that the resident doctors will continue to perform emergency duties and no …

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5 months ago

PGIMER Chandigarh mandates e-office, no physical files from Sept 1

Hindustan Times

Moving ahead with its e-office initiative, the deputy director of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research has issued an order stating that no physical files will be entertained at his office from September 1. The online system is already implemented at various departments of the PGIMER, Chandigarh, including procurement, where instead of physical files, work is done electronically. …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Chandigarh: Coming up, advanced neurosciences centre at PGIMER

Hindustan Times

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research is set to open its new Advanced Neurosciences Centre by late September or October this year, as confirmed by PGIMER director Dr Vivek Lal. The ANC will feature latest laboratories and services, including critical and emergency services. In the March 2024 standing finance committee meeting, a proposal was made to create 14 …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Chandigarh: Contract workers’ strike cripples services again at PGIMER

Hindustan Times

On the warpath against the PGIMER administration for delay in implementing equal pay for equal work, as many as 4,000 contractual workers went on strike from 6 am on Tuesday, majorly hitting hospital services. This was the fourth strike by different workers’ unions in less than two years since Dr Vivek Lal took over as the PGIMER director. Patients suffer …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Chandigarh’s PGIMER workers threaten to protest tomorrow if equal pay demand not met

Hindustan Times

Up in arms against PGIMER’s delay in implementing equal pay for equal work, contractual workers of the institute have warned to stage a sit-in protest on Tuesday from 6 am onwards. PGIMER administration despite several attempts could not be contacted as the deputy director administration remained unavailable for comment. The JAC, in its statement, said, “In response to JAC letter …

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7 months ago

Chandigarh PGI docs hold candle light protest against workplace harassment

Hindustan Times

The Association of Resident Doctors at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, held a candle light protest on Wednesday at the advanced trauma centre ramp against workplace harassment in medical institutions. Three days back, a first-year paediatrics PG resident at Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical Health & Sciences College in Dehradun died by suicide …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Chandigarh: PGIMER to deploy NSS volunteers to streamline patient rush

Hindustan Times

To streamline patient rush within its premises, the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research has partnered with the National Service Scheme after the success of its seven-day trial. The PGIMER introduced project ‘Sarathi’ on Monday, named after the Sanskrit word for “guide” or “charioteer,” which aims to help manage the growing number of patients coming to the hospital. PGIMER …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Haryana youth gives new lease of life to five patients

Hindustan Times

A 24-year-old brain dead Haryana youth gave a new lease of life to five patients by donating organs at PGIMER, Chandigarh. In another case, the family of an 18-year-old Haryana girl, after her tragic death, saved the lives of four critically ill patients by donating her organs. PGIMER medical superintendent and Regional Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation nodal officer Dr …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

In Chandigarh, rise in mercury comes with spike in viral infections

Hindustan Times

In the past one week, with the rise in temperatures, there has also been a surge in viral infections throughout the city, sparking concern. Patients with weak immune systems, like those suffering from cancer and diabetes, and elderly individuals are at higher risk, say health experts. Compared to a couple of cases per week, now, every day, an average of …

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11 months ago

Chandigarh: PGI contract workers’ strike ends after negotiations

Hindustan Times

Around 4,000 contractual workers at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research went on strike in response to a call from the joint action committee of the PGI Contract Workers Union, citing alleged indifference by the hospital administration. The union members and office-bearers convened outside Kairon Block to address the longstanding grievances of various contract worker unions affiliated …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Brain dead Chandigarh man's organs give new lease of life to five patients

India Today

The organs of a brain-dead 23-year-old man, which were donated to Chandigarh's PGIMER, provided a new lease of life to five patients. He was declared brain dead by doctors on January 12, following which Rajesh's family gave consent to donate his organs. Expressing his gratitude to Rajesh's parents for their noble gesture, Professor Vivek Lal, director of Chandigarh's PGIMER said, …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Shutters down on private pharmacy at PGI Emergency, attendants hassled

Hindustan Times

The attendants of patients admitted at the emergency ward of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research have been facing a tough time sourcing medicines for the last three days as a private pharmacy operating here has brought its shutters down following the end of its contract. A Ludhiana resident, whose mother is admitted at the emergency ward, said, …

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1 year ago

Days after murder bid on patient, PGIMER warns staff not wearing uniform, ID

Hindustan Times

With the contract killing attempt at PGIMER’s Nehru Hospital exposing security chinks at the premier medical institute, the hospital authorities on Thursday directed its staff and doctors to wear proper uniform and identity cards at work. On November 15, an unidentified woman had entered the gynaecology ward of PGIMER, Chandigarh, on the third floor of Nehru Hospital, D Block, and …

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1 year, 1 month ago

PGI injection mystery cracked: ‘Contract killer’ who posed as nurse was hired by victim’s brother, nabbed: Cops

Hindustan Times

The life attempt on the 25-year-old woman, admitted at the gynaecology ward of the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, had been made by a contract killer, allegedly hired by her brother, who was upset over her marriage to a man of a different caste, police said on Tuesday. The ‘contract killer’, victim’s brother and two other …

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1 year, 1 month ago

After two fire mishaps, PGIMER focus on safety overhaul

Hindustan Times

In the wake of two fire incidents in October, including a major blaze at Nehru Hospital, several safety measures are being put in place at PGIMER. PGIMER is installing dry powder extinguishers that suppress fires by smothering the flames and interrupting the chemical reactions necessary for combustion. Additionally, a crossing road shall be created in front of Nehru Hospital for …

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1 year, 2 months ago

PGIMER fire: Fact-finding committee submits report to director

Hindustan Times

Twelve days after a major fire broke out at the Post Graduate Insititute of Medical Education and Research’s Nehru block, necessitating the late-night evacuation of over 400 patients, a fact-finding committee presented its report to the institute director on Saturday. According to sources, the fact-finding committee’s report has attributed the cause of recent fires to batteries, particularly UPS batteries. The …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Fire breaks out at PGIMER hospital in Chandigarh | Video

India TV News

A massive fire erupted at the Advanced Eye Centre of the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh on Monday. On October 9 night, a major fire occurred in the 60-year-old Nehru Hospital basement that led to the evacuation of 424 patients, including pregnant women, newborns and patients in need of critical care Meanwhile, another fire broke out …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Day after PGI blaze: Chandigarh MC orders fresh safety audit of high-rise buildings

Hindustan Times

A day after a major fire broke out at the Nehru Hospital block of the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, the Chandigarh municipal corporation has announced a fresh audit of high-rise buildings in the city. As per the MC’s earlier estimate, there are over 320 high-rise buildings in Chandigarh, including the police headquarters of Chandigarh and Punjab, …

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1 year, 3 months ago

OPD services at PGI’s Una satellite centre likely by March 2024

Hindustan Times

The out-patient department block at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research’s satellite centre in Una is expected to become operational by March, 2024. OPD services at PGI’s Una satellite centre are expected to begin by March 2024. Currently, PGI satellite centre’s OPD runs out of the Civil Hospital in Una. Sharing details about the project, Lal said …

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1 year, 3 months ago

DMCH organises event on sepsis management

Hindustan Times

: Dayanand Medical College and Hospital organised a Continuing Medical Education event to raise awareness and unite the stakeholders against sepsis and the need for its timely diagnosis and management. DMCH organises event on sepsis management in Ludhiana. The event, organised by the department of microbiology on World Sepsis Day, featured a series of lectures delivered by various speakers, including …

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Young accident victim from Punjab saves five lives through organ donation

‘Sarathi’ initiative helps cut patient wait times from 4.2 hrs to 2.8 hrs at PGIMER Chandigarh

PGIMER Staff Resume Work After Striking for 1 Week

Chandigarh: Docs to stage silent protest on I-Day over Kolkata medic’s rape-murder

Kolkata rape-murder: Chandigarh PGI suspends walk-in OPDs for new patients amid strike by resident doctors

PGIMER Chandigarh mandates e-office, no physical files from Sept 1

Chandigarh: Coming up, advanced neurosciences centre at PGIMER

Chandigarh: Contract workers’ strike cripples services again at PGIMER

Chandigarh’s PGIMER workers threaten to protest tomorrow if equal pay demand not met

Chandigarh PGI docs hold candle light protest against workplace harassment

Chandigarh: PGIMER to deploy NSS volunteers to streamline patient rush

Haryana youth gives new lease of life to five patients

In Chandigarh, rise in mercury comes with spike in viral infections

Chandigarh: PGI contract workers’ strike ends after negotiations

Brain dead Chandigarh man's organs give new lease of life to five patients

Shutters down on private pharmacy at PGI Emergency, attendants hassled

Days after murder bid on patient, PGIMER warns staff not wearing uniform, ID

PGI injection mystery cracked: ‘Contract killer’ who posed as nurse was hired by victim’s brother, nabbed: Cops

After two fire mishaps, PGIMER focus on safety overhaul

PGIMER fire: Fact-finding committee submits report to director

Fire breaks out at PGIMER hospital in Chandigarh | Video

Day after PGI blaze: Chandigarh MC orders fresh safety audit of high-rise buildings

OPD services at PGI’s Una satellite centre likely by March 2024

DMCH organises event on sepsis management