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
"देहदान-महादान-जरूर करें"-The Department of Anatomy, PGIMER, Chandigarh has received the body of Mrs Kanta Arora W/O Mr Ram Sharan Arora , aged 80 years, female, R/O # Mandi chob, Gali Bare Darbar Bali, Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, 244221 India
Body Donation/Embalming Helpline– 0172-2755201 (office hours), 9660030095 (24x7)
PGI Chandigarh #181486 - 21-Feb-2026 12:16 PM
"देहदान-महादान-जरूर करें"-Body Donation/Embalming Helpline– 0172-2755201 (office hours), 9660030095 (24x7)
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
PGI Chandigarh #181465 - 20-Feb-2026 04:03 PM
PIB Jaipur Journalists' Delegation Applauds PGIMER's Expanding Public Healthcare Impact
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.
PGI Chandigarh #181442 - 19-Feb-2026 05:33 PM
Big Boost to Patient Care at PGIMER : 82 New Posts and Advanced 256-Slice CT Scanner Approved at SFC Meeting
*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
PGI Chandigarh #181435 - 19-Feb-2026 04:02 PM
Innovative Methods of Teaching Pharmacology to Nursing Students of NINE
Dr. Sukhpal Kaur, Principal, NINE applauded the initiative and emphasized the importance of innovative learning methods in improving healthcare standards and ensuring patient safety.
PGI Chandigarh #181404 - 18-Feb-2026 03:29 PM
Long-Overdue Cardiac Emergency Becomes Reality at PGIMER Chandigarh
Dedicated Cardiac Emergency to be Operational from 1st March
PGI Chandigarh #181347 - 16-Feb-2026 05:17 PM
"देहदान-महादान-जरूर करें"
The Department of Anatomy, PGIMER, Chandigarh has received the body of Mr Om Parkash S/O Mr Jetha Nand, aged 75 years, R/O Ambala City who died on February 12th, 2026.
PGI Chandigarh #181338 - 16-Feb-2026 03:28 PM
From Classrooms to Care Corridors -Around 800 School Students from Himachal Pradesh Experience Public Healthcare at PGIMER
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh recently concluded a meaningful outreach and health awareness initiative that welcomed nearly 800 school students from different districts of Himachal Pradesh between 7th and 13th February 2026
PGI Chandigarh #181266 - 14-Feb-2026 11:25 AM
ICMR-Funded PGIMER Study Launches Social Media Safety Intervention among Adolescents in Panchkula
The session was part of an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)funded, multi-city cluster randomized controlled trial led by Dr. Tanvi Kiran, Principal Investigator and Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, PGIMER, Chandigarh.
PGI Chandigarh #181179 - 11-Feb-2026 04:53 PM
Blood Donation Camp Organized by Faculty Association of PGI on 9th February
A total of 90 units of blood were collected during the camp.
PGI Chandigarh #181146 - 10-Feb-2026 04:05 PM
Punjab Chief Minister's Surprise Visit Highlights PGIMER's Service Ethos
-Punjab Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Mann made a surprise personal visit to PGIMER and expressed deep appreciation for the institute’s spirit of learning and service.
PGI Chandigarh #181125 - 09-Feb-2026 05:35 PM
Four Landmark Resource Centre for Tobacco Control Publications Released at National Conference by Deputy Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh at AIIMS Raebareli
Prof. Sonu Goel noted that the released publications “serve as strategic knowledge resources for policymakers, medical institutions, researchers, and public health professionals, and reinforce the role of academic institutions in driving India’s tobacco control agenda.”
PGI Chandigarh #181059 - 07-Feb-2026 01:40 PM
PGIMER Sets National Benchmark in Delivering Complex, High-End Surgeries Under Ayushman Bharat, Making Advanced Healthcare Accessible to All
“Ayushman Bharat is nothing short of a healthcare revolution in India”— Prof. Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER
PGI Chandigarh #181055 - 07-Feb-2026 08:23 AM
World Cancer Day 2026- PGIMER Strengthens Oncology Nursing Excellence Through Focused Educational Programme
Welcoming the participants, Dr. Vipin Koushal, Medical Superintendent and Head, Department of Hospital Administration, emphasized the central role of nurses in oncology care as he stated, “Nurses are the backbone of cancer care.
PGI Chandigarh #180977 - 04-Feb-2026 05:01 PM
When Food Becomes Therapy: PGIMER Observes World Cancer Day through Nutrition-Led Cancer Care
Leading the camp, Dr. Nancy Sahni, Chief Dietician and Head, Department of Dietetics , sensitized patients and caregivers on dietary planning before, during, and after chemotherapy, explaining that food, when used judiciously, can work as a therapeutic tool.
PGI Chandigarh #180976 - 04-Feb-2026 04:55 PM
Dr Ankit Watts from Nuclear Medicine, PGI Honoured with Prestigious SNMMI Future Leaders Award at Orlando, USA.
Prof. Dr. Jean-Luc-C Urbain (President SNMMI) & Dr. Heather Jacene (President Elect SNMMI) Felicitating Dr. Ankit Watts with the Award
PGI Chandigarh #180958 - 04-Feb-2026 12:17 PM
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