"Dedicated Transplant Centre at PGIMER Will Soon Become a Reality": Prof. Vivek Lal, Director PGIMER at ISTS 2026
“A standalone transplant centre at PGIMER will become a reality. We will strengthen infrastructure, expand training, and ensure that transplantation services grow in both scale and impact,” announced Prof. Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER, while addressing as the Chief Guest at the inaugural session of the ISTS Annual Conference 2026 at PGIMER Chandigarh.
PGI Chandigarh #183364 - 21-Mar-2026 12:31 PM
PGIMER Chandigarh Organises Workshop on Rare Diseases at Government Medical College, Amritsar
PGIMER Chandigarh Organises Workshop on Rare Diseases at Government Medical College, Amritsar
PGI Chandigarh #183315 - 19-Mar-2026 03:50 PM
Thalassaemic Charitable Trust organised its 330th Blood Donation Camp
Prof. (Dr.) R.R. Sharma, Head, Deptt. of Transfusion Medicine, and Shri Rajinder Kalra, Member Secretary of the Trust, expressed their heartfelt gratitude to all the voluntary blood donors.
PGI Chandigarh #183314 - 19-Mar-2026 03:43 PM
PGI Horticulture Wing Wins Overall Trophy at Vasant Utsav 2026 for Fifth Consecutive Year
The Horticulture wing of the institute brought laurels to PGI by winning top position by getting 34 prizes and overall trophy in Vasant Utsav 2026 flower competition organized by PMDA at Town Park, Sector 5, Panchkula
PGI Chandigarh #183212 - 16-Mar-2026 03:34 PM
Saving Lives Beyond Life - ROTTO North, PGIMER Honours 18 Organ Donation Champions at SAMARTHAN 2026
The Valedictory Session of SAMARTHAN 2026 was graced by Dr. Suman Singh, Director Health Services, Chandigarh Administration, as the Chief Guest, and Ms. Jyotinder Kaur Bajwa, IRS, Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Chandigarh, as the Guest of Honour.
PGI Chandigarh #183187 - 15-Mar-2026 04:06 PM
"There is No Metric to Measure Such a Magnanimous Gift of Life": Prof. Vivek Lal, PGIMER Director Pays Tribute to Organ Donor Families
16 Brave-Heart Donor Families Honoured for Impacting 80 Lives through Organ & Tissue Transplantation
Over 200 Attend ROTTO PGIMER’s CME-cum-Workshop SAMARTHAN 2026
PGI Chandigarh #183162 - 14-Mar-2026 05:34 PM
Prof. Dr. Sonu Goel Becomes First Indian to Receive Prestigious Mira Aghi Award for LMIC Research in Tobacco Control
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.
PGI Chandigarh #183108 - 12-Mar-2026 09:37 PM
THE DEPARTMENT OF DIETETICS PGI CELEBRATES WORLD KIDNEY DAY
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.
PGI Chandigarh #183098 - 12-Mar-2026 08:17 PM
World kidney Day PGI reaches to the community
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.
PGI Chandigarh #183092 - 12-Mar-2026 06:38 PM
World Sleep Day 2026 ( Friday, March 13th, 2026)* Early Detection of Sleep
Apnea Essential to Prevent Rising Burden of Lifestyle Diseases and Key to Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases in India
PGI Chandigarh #183084 - 12-Mar-2026 04:54 PM
PGIMER Marks Women's Day with Initiative for Regular Health Screening of Sanitation & Hospital Attendant Staff
Emphasises Screening, Awareness and Preventive Care at Integrated Media Interaction on Women’s Health
PGI Chandigarh #181976 - 09-Mar-2026 05:32 PM
PGIMER Celebrates 12th Annual Research Day, Showcasing Cutting-Edge Medical Research and Innovations
“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
PGI Chandigarh #181926 - 08-Mar-2026 08:32 AM
Merely 8 out of 100 Hypertensives' BP is under control- A National Level Study Reports
Merely 8 out of 100 Hypertensives’ BP is under control- A National Level Study Reports
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A Silent Condition, A Missed Journey: Understanding Hypertension in India
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From Screening to Control: The Hidden Gaps in India’s Fight Against Hypertension
PGI Chandigarh #181901 - 07-Mar-2026 03:51 PM
PGIMER to Celebrate 12th Annual Research Day Tomorrow, March 7, Showcasing Breakthrough Medical Research and Innovations
“Research Day at PGIMER Underscores Commitment to Science that Benefits Society”: Prof. Vivek Lal, Director PGIMER
PGI Chandigarh #181861 - 06-Mar-2026 01:49 PM
Thalassaemic Charitable Trust organized Chain of Blood Donation Camps
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.
PGI Chandigarh #181801 - 03-Mar-2026 04:41 PM
Dr. Madhu Gupta Delivers Prestigious Dhanvantary Oration at IAPSMCON 2026
“.Marching Towards Viksit Bharat 2047: Contribution of Vaccines from Development to Effectiveness”
PGI Chandigarh #181762 - 02-Mar-2026 03:39 PM
Hope Beyond Irreparable Loss at PGIMER: A Gift of Life That Lives On
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
PGI Chandigarh #181678 - 27-Feb-2026 03:34 PM
Annual PGI Pediatrics Update 2026: "Basics to Breakthroughs"
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.
PGI Chandigarh #181674 - 27-Feb-2026 02:15 PM
PGIMER Dominates 54th Rose Festival: Secure Top Position for the 6th Consecutive Year
Total Prizes Won: 40First Prizes: 18Second Prizes: 22
PGI Chandigarh #181604 - 25-Feb-2026 11:46 AM
Prof. Dr Sonu Goel Appointed as NAMS State Convener for Punjab, Himachal Pradesh & Chandigarh; NAMS Cell Established at PGIMER ChandigaNational Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS)
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.
PGI Chandigarh #181487 - 21-Feb-2026 12:20 PM
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