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PGIMER ranked India’s second best medical institute for 8th year running

September 05, 2025 12:48 am

In the 10th edition of the NIRF rankings, PGI retained its second position among India’s leading medical institutions, with AIIMS New Delhi securing the top spot, followed by CMC Vellore and NIMHANS at third and fourth positions, respectively.

Breakthrough for patients on dialysis as PGI team develops safer, affordable solution for high-flow AV fistulae

August 27, 2025 12:37 am

High-flow fistulae are common complications among dialysis patients. These fistulae, which are surgically created connections between an artery and a vein, are vital for effective dialysis

Chandigarh: ‘In PGI, 2,000 patients waiting for corneal transplantation, only 500 corneas come every year’

August 26, 2025 1:10 am

In 2024, the PGIMER registered 444 eye donations and performed 348 corneal transplants, with a 78 per cent utilisation rate

GMCH-32 soon to have system of organ retrieval from brain-dead patients for transplantation

August 10, 2025 12:53 am

Amongst the government hospitals, the PGIMER has performed the highest number of organ transplants from brain-dead patients in the country

Not just students, PGI Chandigarh now opens its volunteer-driven Project Sarathi for common citizens too

August 06, 2025 1:55 am

Anyone, be it students or common citizens, interested in volunteering under Project Sarathi can send an email with their name, institution (if applicable), and contact details to ddapgi@gmail.com

Chandigarh: Heritage committee clears PGIMER-Sarangpur flyover proposal

July 29, 2025 11:42 pm

The flyover project, initially conceived in 2020, had been put on hold due to the pandemic

World Hepatitis Day | ‘Punjab high-burden state for hepatitis C, possibly due to intravenous drug abuse’

July 29, 2025 1:08 am

Viral hepatitis is caused by various viruses, predominantly hepatitis A, B, C, and E

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PGI retrieves more than 28,000 medical case records for research, education purposes

July 25, 2025 1:07 am

The case records are helping doctors, resident doctors, and PhD scholars in case-based analysis for studies. These records support clinical trials, retrospective studies, treatment trend analysis, and diagnostic research.

Chandigarh: PGI nurses's body calls off protest

July 23, 2025 11:55 pm

An additional policy-making committee has been formed to address and restructure the existing night duty system for better equity and welfare

Chandigarh: PGI nursing officers protest over delays in promotions, staff shortages

July 22, 2025 2:18 am

According to the norms, the PGIMER currently needs over 3,000 nursing staff. Nurses are overburdened, often caring for 3 to 4 times the ideal number of patients

Father of senior Finance Ministry official killed in accident

‘If they had taken him to a nearby hospital…’: Father of ministry officer killed in crash

Cities2 hr ago

A senior Finance Ministry official, Navjot Singh, died in an accident involving a BMW M5 and his bike. His father, Balwant Singh, is heartbroken and blames the hospital for his son's death. Navjot was a beloved and accomplished government official, leaving behind a void in the lives of his family and colleagues. His son's birthday has now become a day of mourning.

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