Prof. Dr. Sonu Goel from Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health at the PGIMER, Chandigarh has become the first Indian to receive the prestigious Annual Mira Aghi Award for LMIC Research, conferred by the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT), in recognition of his outstanding contributions to nicotine and tobacco research, tobacco cessation, public health, and tobacco control.

Leading the initiative, Dr. Nancy Sahni, Chief Dietitian, Department of Dietetics as well as Chandigarh chapter secretary, NSI and IAPEN, highlighted the critical link between the right kind of nutrition and kidney health, and importance of maintaining a delicate balance of nutrients.

The Director, Prof. Dr. Vivek Lal has always been a strong proponent of outreach campaigns for promoting public health. The Department of Nephrology therefore undertook a community outreach interactive initiative to spread awareness about kidney health.

Apnea Essential to Prevent Rising Burden of Lifestyle Diseases and Key to Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases in India

Emphasises Screening, Awareness and Preventive Care at Integrated Media Interaction on Women’s Health

“Research is a Long Journey Built on Patience, Passion and Perseverance,” says Prof. Nikhil Tandon, Dean, AIIMS New Delhi “By pooling ideas through a research colloquium between PGIMER and AIIMS, we can create work with global impact,”: Prof. Vivek Lal, Director PGIMER

Merely 8 out of 100 Hypertensives’ BP is under control- A National Level Study Reports or A Silent Condition, A Missed Journey: Understanding Hypertension in India Or From Screening to Control: The Hidden Gaps in India’s Fight Against Hypertension

“Research Day at PGIMER Underscores Commitment to Science that Benefits Society”: Prof. Vivek Lal, Director PGIMER

Prof. (Dr.) R.R. Sharma, Head, Deptt. of Transfusion Medicine, and Shri RajinderKalra, Member Secretary of the Trust, expressed their heartfelt gratitude to all the voluntary blood donors.

“.Marching Towards Viksit Bharat 2047: Contribution of Vaccines from Development to Effectiveness”

36-Year-Old Rupnagar’s Davinder Singh Saves Four Lives Restores Sight to Two through Organ & Tissue Donation, impacting Six Lives Liver & Lungs airlifted to Delhi and Gurugram andKidneys, Pancreas, Corneas transplanted at PGIMER “Davinder Singh’s Organ Donation is not merely a medical act — it is a lasting legacy of hope.” — Prof. Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER

The inaugural session and the prestigious oration will be presided over by Prof. Vivek Lal, Director; Prof. R. K. Ratho, Dean Academic; and Prof. Praveen Kumar, Head, Dept. of Pediatrics.

Total Prizes Won: 40First Prizes: 18Second Prizes: 22

Dr. Sonu Goel has been appointed as the State Convener for Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh by the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS). The appointment recognises his distinguished academic leadership and long-standing contributions to medical education, especially policy translation, and capacity building in India and globally.

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The Department of Anatomy, PGIMER, Chandigarh has received the body of Mr Khushi Ram S/O Mr Gokul Chand , aged 85 years, male, R/O # 52, Sector -11, Panchkula, Haryana, 134112 India - who expired on February 19th, 2026

The delegation was received by Prof. Vipin Koushal, Medical Superintendent, PGIMER, who presented a comprehensive overview of the Institute’s clinical services, patient care systems, and ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening public healthcare delivery.

*Standing Finance Committee (SFC) meeting of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, was held yesterday in New Delhi, chaired by Ms Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. *Prof. Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER, who led the institute’s delegation at the meeting, expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for its continued support and guidance

Dr. Sukhpal Kaur, Principal, NINE applauded the initiative and emphasized the importance of innovative learning methods in improving healthcare standards and ensuring patient safety.

Dedicated Cardiac Emergency to be Operational from 1st March