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Street Play - Raises Awareness on Global Interventional Radiology Day- 16th January
To mark Global Interventional Radiology (IR) Day, a vibrant and informative street play (Nukkad Natak) was organized by department of radiodiagnosis under aegis of ISVIR, Chandigarh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh State Branch at sector 17, Chandigarh to create public awareness about the role of Interventional Radiology in modern healthcare.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Harish Bhujade, Secretary ISVIR state branch and Associate professor PGI said, The Global IR Day on January 16 is being celebrated on the occasion of the anniversary of world first angioplasty by Dr. Charles Dotter. Global IR day is an opportunity to bring this life-saving specialty closer to the public.
Prof Ajay Kumar, President ISVIR state branch and Professor PGI told that the street play creatively highlighted how Interventional Radiology offers minimally invasive, image-guided treatments for a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer care, vascular diseases, trauma management, women’s health issues, and emergency interventions.
Prof Paramjeet Singh, Head, Department of Radiodiagnosis said that through this street play, we aimed to communicate that many complex conditions can now be treated safely without major surgery.Global Interventional Radiology Day is celebrated worldwide to recognize the contributions of interventional radiologists and to promote awareness of this rapidly evolving medical specialty.
The event concluded with a strong message emphasizing early diagnosis, timely intervention, and the importance of minimally invasive treatment options in improving patient outcomes.
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Eco-Health Calendar 2026 Released by Shri Rajesh Verma, Chairperson, CAQM–NCR
The 6th edition of the Eco-Health Calendar 2026 was released by Shri Rajesh Verma, Chairperson of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM-NCR), New Delhi, underscoring India’s commitment to sustainable development, clean air, and public health. The release ceremony was attended by Dr. S.D. Attri and Dr. Virinder Sharma, Members (Technical), CAQM; Dr. Mukesh Sharma, Professor Emeritus, IIT Kanpur; Dr. S. K. Goyal, Chief Scientist, CSIR–NEERI; Dr. Vikas Singh, Scientist–E, CAQM; and Prof. Ravindra Khaiwal, PGIMER, Chandigarh.
The calendar has been conceptualized and designed by Prof. Suman Mor (Panjab University) and Prof. Ravindra Khaiwal (PGIMER, Chandigarh) and is aligned with the national vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’. The 2026 theme, ‘Energy, Cities and Agriculture for Climate-Compatible Growth’, highlights the critical linkages between sustainability, development, and human health.
Releasing the calendar, Shri Rajesh Verma, IAS, stated that “Viksit Bharat cannot be achieved without environmental sustainability and healthy citizens.” He emphasized that the Eco-Health Calendar translates the Viksit Bharat vision into practical, everyday actions by promoting energy conservation, waste minimization, public transport use, reducing food waste, and avoiding plastic, thereby linking national development goals with individual responsibility.
Dr. S.D. Attri highlighted the need to build strong communication networks and multi-sectoral partnerships to actively engage citizens in environmental protection and accelerate the adoption of sustainable solutions. Dr. Virinder Sharma emphasized that mainstreaming health into air quality and environmental planning is essential for long-term impact, noting that the calendar effectively bridges policy, science, and community action.
Prof. Ravindra Khaiwal remarked that the Eco-Health Calendar enables individuals and institutions to plan sustainably throughout the year, while Prof. Suman Mor added that it is part of the Community Environmental Empowerment Program (CEEP), aimed at mobilizing communities for healthier and greener lifestyles.
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PGIMER Conducts Immediate Trauma Life Support and Burn Management Training for Haryana Medical Officers
The Centre of Excellence (Trauma & Burns) ,PGIMER, Chandigarh,conducted one- day Immediate Trauma Life Support and Burn Management Training Course under the National Programme for Prevention and Management of Trauma and Burn Injuries (NPPMTBI) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
Dr.Atul Parashar,Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery and Nodal Officer, Centre of Excellence (Trauma & Burns), PGIMER and Course Director, emphasized the importance of strengthening early in-hospital trauma and burn care to reduce preventable morbidity and mortality. Dr. Nidhi Bhatia from the Department of Anaesthesia, Course Co-Director, highlighted the critical role of airway management and early resuscitation in trauma care, while Dr.Vishal Kumar from the Department of Orthopaedics emphasized timely stabilization and management of musculoskeletal injuries during the initial phase of trauma care.
The programme was attended by senior dignitaries including Dr. Parveen Garg, Ex- DGHS Haryana and Member, Haryana Medical Council, along with senior officials from the State Institute of Health and Family Welfare (SIHFW), Panchkula.
India continues to face a substantial trauma burden, with nearly 5 lakh road traffic accidents and over 1.7 lakh deaths annually, in addition to a significant number of severe burn injuries requiring hospital admission. While Haryana has demonstrated national leadership in pre-hospital emergency response through Emergency Service 112, strengthening in-hospital trauma and burn care is the next critical step in completing the continuum of care.
During the programme, more than 65 medical officers from across the state were trained in early trauma assessment, resuscitation, airway management, haemorrhage control, and initial burn care through focused lectures, interactive sessions, and hands- on skill stations.