India News Calling

PGIMER CONCLUDES SWACHHATA PAKHWADA 2026 WITH A GRAND AWARDS CEREMONY

Prof. R.K. Ratho, Dean (Academics), Graces the Valedictory Function as Chief Guest; Prof. Vipin Koushal, Medical Superintendent, Attends as Guest of Honour

PGI Chandigarh #184198 - 17-Apr-2026 04:26 PM

PGIMER to Shift Neurology & Neurosurgery OPDs to Advanced Neuroscience Centre from April 20

“A decisive move to elevate patient care and streamline clinical efficiency” : Prof. Vivek Lal, Director PGIMER

PGI Chandigarh #184192 - 17-Apr-2026 03:31 PM

"देहदान-महादान-जरूर करें"

Body Donation/Embalming Helpline– 0172-2755201 (office hours), 9660030095 (24x7)

PGI Chandigarh #184130 - 15-Apr-2026 03:58 PM

WORLD HEALTH DAY CELEBRATION ON 13TH APRIL 2026

Dr. Sukhpal Kaur, Vice President IPHA formally welcomed the Guests, speakers and participants.

PGI Chandigarh #184129 - 15-Apr-2026 03:51 PM

PGIMER Introduces World's First NaF PET-CT Guided Precision Therapy for Chronic Pain

“This Pathbreaking Innovation Has the Potential to Transform Chronic Pain Management Globally” : Prof. Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER

PGI Chandigarh #184086 - 14-Apr-2026 12:11 PM

PGIMER Telemedicine Marks 21 Years of Advancing Digital Healthcare and Access Across India

“Telemedicine Bridging Distances, Enabling Equitable Healthcare”: Prof. Vivek Lal, PGIMER Director”

PGI Chandigarh #184073 - 13-Apr-2026 05:50 PM

Marking World Health Day 2026 with a strong focus on its theme- 'Together for Health, Stand With Science', the Department of Dietetics, PGIMER Chandigarh, conducted a workshop in Govt. Model High School, Sector 11, Chandigarh

Dr. Nancy Sahni observed, “Nutrition is capable of strengthening immunity, improving physical, mental and emotional health of students especially in adolescent age groups and enhancing their overall wellbeing’.

PGI Chandigarh #183886 - 07-Apr-2026 05:43 PM

"From Infrastructure to Impact: PGIMER Strengthens Hospital Engineering for Better Care" Department of Community Medicine & School of Public Health PGIMER, Chandigarh

Dr. Vivek Lal also distributed certificates to the participants and appreciated their commitment.

PGI Chandigarh #183862 - 06-Apr-2026 06:19 PM

Single Theme Workshop on "Neonatal Neurological Disorders"

Prof Vivek Lal — himself an accomplished adult neurologist — complimented the Neonatology Unit on conducting a workshop on a very challenging topic.

PGI Chandigarh #183806 - 04-Apr-2026 08:09 PM

*Before-and-After Visuals Highlight Dramatic Transformation; State-of-the-Art Machines Deployed Across Emergency, A-Block, Toilets and Female Surgical Ward

Day 3 of Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, witnessed two major high-impact cleanliness operations that together demonstrated the Institute’s resolve to combine community outreach with cutting-edge mechanised hygiene technology.

PGI Chandigarh #183763 - 03-Apr-2026 04:08 PM

Department of Pediatrics, PGIMER Celebrates World Autism Awareness Day 2026

Theme: “Autism Beyond the Clinic: Lived Experiences of Families Through a Social Pediatrics Lens”

PGI Chandigarh #183748 - 02-Apr-2026 08:13 PM

Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 — Day 2: Director PGIMER Leads Plantation Drive, Signature Campaign; Hand Hygiene Quiz and Public Area Cleanliness Drive Mark a Busy Second Day

Deputy Director, Medical Superintendent, Faculty, Sanitary Attendants and Hospital Attendants participate enthusiastically across all four activities

PGI Chandigarh #183741 - 02-Apr-2026 05:26 PM

PGIMER Launches Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 with Swachhata Rath, Grand Walkathon,Plogging Drive and Swachhata Pledge Ceremony

Director Administers Swachhata Pledge to 300+ Volunteers; Swachhata Rath Flagged Off; Kayakalp Second Prize Achievement Highlighted; Fortnight of Cleanliness Activities Begins

PGI Chandigarh #183713 - 01-Apr-2026 06:05 PM

Prof. R. K. Ratho, Dean (Academics) Honoured 19 officers/officials on their superannuation

Sh. Ravinder Singh, IA&AS, Financial Advisor-distributed the retirement financial payment letters

PGI Chandigarh #183640 - 30-Mar-2026 04:37 PM

"देहदान-महादान-जरूर करें"

Body Donation/Embalming Helpline– 0172-2755201 (office hours), 9660030095 (24x7)

PGI Chandigarh #183639 - 30-Mar-2026 04:33 PM

"AMRIT is a Big Shot in the Arm of Patient Care: Ayushman Bharat is a 4×4 wheel drive powering patient care; AMRIT is its backbone for affordability" — Prof. Vivek Lal, Director PGIMER

PGIMER Sets National Benchmark with 14th AMRIT Pharmacy — Highest in Any Public Sector Hospital Across India

PGI Chandigarh #183633 - 30-Mar-2026 03:09 PM

PGIMER Shines Nationally, Secures 2nd Rank in Kayakalp Awards 2025–26

Expressing happiness, Prof. Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER stated, “"This achievement is a testament to PGIMER’s unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care and hospital hygiene".

PGI Chandigarh #183591 - 28-Mar-2026 04:36 PM

3rd Rastogi–Dash Clinical Case Conference Celebrates Legacy of Excellence in Endocrinology

“Prevention is the Soul of Endocrinology; Lifestyle is the First Prescription” — Prof. Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER

PGI Chandigarh #183590 - 28-Mar-2026 04:31 PM

CNE on Brain Awareness and Head Injury Organized at NINE, PGIMER, Chandigarh

The programme was graced by Chief Guest Dr. S.K. Gupta, Head, Department of Neurosurgery and Guest of Honour Dr. Swapanjeet Sahoo, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, PGIMER

PGI Chandigarh #183507 - 25-Mar-2026 05:57 PM

THALASSAEMIC CHARITABLE TRUST MET DIRECTOR PGIMER

Management Committee of the Trust met with Dr(Prof) Vivek Lal, Director PGIMER to discuss matters concerning the welfare of thalassaemic patients and to present their concerns.

PGI Chandigarh #183465 - 24-Mar-2026 03:42 PM