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Over 50 per cent patients who book online appointments don’t turn up: PGI dataSubscriber Only
December 06, 2015 09:46 IST
As per PGI data, the hospital has so far recorded around 11,000 online registrations. Out of these registrations, only 4,870 patients have visited the hospital.
Sun, Dec 06, 2015
Chandigarh Panel gives nod for neuro centre at PGISubscriber Only
December 05, 2015 09:30 IST
The PGI will become the second place is the northern India after AIIMS to have a full-fledged centre for neuro diseases.
Sat, Dec 05, 2015
Ambala tragedy: ‘They said my mother has infection, she needed to go to PGI …’Subscriber Only
December 02, 2015 02:19 IST
The doctors at PGI said the patients were showing signs of improvement.
Wed, Dec 02, 2015
Ambala: 15 lose vision after cataract surgery, govt orders probeSubscriber Only
December 02, 2015 01:10 IST
A similar incident had taken place at Samalkha in Panipat in March in which 13 patients suffered from vision loss.
Wed, Dec 02, 2015
Ab tak chalisSubscriber Only
November 30, 2015 02:30 IST
Jagdeep Singh Deep and Adil Akhzer track down some police personnel who were assaulted on duty. As per the police, more than 40 such cases have been reported this year.
Mon, Nov 30, 2015Chandigarh PGI chief vigilance officer continues after term endsSubscriber Only
November 27, 2015 05:32 IST
Sources said names of three doctors sent to the Union health ministry, but PGI yet to receive communication
Fri, Nov 27, 2015
Swine flu: Health dept to step up awareness driveSubscriber Only
November 26, 2015 08:40 IST
The official said letters had been also sent to sarpanches in the peripheral villages asking them to raise awareness among the people.
Thu, Nov 26, 20157-month-old boy first victim of swine fluSubscriber Only
November 25, 2015 08:32 IST
To spread awareness in crowded colonies in the city, nodal officer Anil Garg said they had started distributing pamphlets.
Wed, Nov 25, 2015For critical patients, PGI mulls over helipad on premisesSubscriber Only
November 25, 2015 07:45 IST
This is the second time that the hospital administration is considering the proposal for the facility.
Wed, Nov 25, 2015
Destination PGI, Part 4: A surgery and health cost that could have been avoided, but for ignoranceSubscriber Only
November 23, 2015 12:36 IST
. In hundreds of cases, say PGI doctors, patients arrive too late for meaningful treatment.
Mon, Nov 23, 2015
Destination PGI – Part 3: ‘Blood was taken for research, but not for my treatment’Subscriber Only
November 22, 2015 04:27 IST
In 2014, they went to Jammu to try out an ayurvedic doctor. “We were there for six months, but it didn’t help at all,” says Suraj.
Sun, Nov 22, 2015
Destination PGI- Part 2: ‘Back in Muzaffarnagar, I’d to pay Rs 5,000 for dialysis. I pay Rs 800 here, and can get medicines easily’Subscriber Only
November 21, 2015 03:04 IST
Mahaveri is a resident of Mandi village in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Her treatment at PGI started in 2014.
Sat, Nov 21, 2015
Destination PGI-Part 1: ‘I’m sure God will send someone, as I don’t have money to arrange a kidney for myself’Subscriber Only
November 20, 2015 03:41 IST
It all began with a minor infection in 1994. Today, Pawan Kumar, 44, from Jammu is fighting a difficult battle against kidney failure.
Fri, Nov 20, 2015
Chandigarh: A month later, international airport still awaits key facilitiesSubscriber Only
November 19, 2015 05:16 IST
The new terminal of the Chandigarh International airport had started its operations on October 19. It was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September.
Thu, Nov 19, 2015
Out in the freezing cold: Chandigarh Raen Baseras gear up to welcome one and allSubscriber Only
November 16, 2015 11:37 IST
"Although the normal dormitory is chargeable, 44 rooms have been kept for the poor without any charge," says S S Saini, office coordinator of the UT Red Cross which is managing the shelter in Sector 17.
Mon, Nov 16, 2015Home guard suicide: Month on, magisterial inquiry still not overSubscriber Only
November 16, 2015 03:46 IST
Soon after the incident, UT Home Secretary Anurag Aggarwal had ordered a probe in the first week of October, directing Sub-Divisional Magistrate (East) Danish Ashraf to conduct a magisterial inquiry into the incident.
Mon, Nov 16, 2015
‘Ashwani had dreamt of serving as doctor & soldier’Subscriber Only
November 16, 2015 02:33 IST
Ashwani Kumar's decision to study medicine came after his elder brother died of dengue.
Mon, Nov 16, 2015
Diwali gloom: 189 burn cases reported in ChandigarhSubscriber Only
November 13, 2015 03:13 IST
A total of 17 persons received burn and eye injuries during Diwali celebrations in Mohali Wednesday, said authorities of Civil Hospital, Phase VI.
Fri, Nov 13, 2015
Dead rat found in canteen meal: PGI yet to rope in new contractorSubscriber Only
November 11, 2015 01:42 IST
Interestingly, when the incident had happened, the PGI administration had neither sent food samples from the canteen for testing nor imposed any fine on the contractor.
Wed, Nov 11, 2015
Call of duty: ‘Skipping Diwali to serve is an honour’Subscriber Only
November 11, 2015 01:31 IST
Chandigarh Newsline takes a look at a few of the men and women in uniform who will keep a watch over the Tricity this Diwali.
Wed, Nov 11, 2015
Hospitals deploy additional staff on emergency dutySubscriber Only
November 09, 2015 02:16 IST
According to the health officials, 176 cases of burn injuries were reported in various government hospitals last year.
Mon, Nov 09, 2015
Mental health institute construction: Audit blames GMCH director principal, health ministry for cost escalation of Rs 14.50 crSubscriber Only
November 09, 2015 01:42 IST
The construction of the mental hospital institute is still underway.
Mon, Nov 09, 2015Relieve resident doctors who do night duty, work for 24 hours: PGIMER director to dept headsSubscriber Only
November 09, 2015 01:32 IST
The order follows the demands of the PGI Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), which had said that the doctors had to work for more than 12 hours per day.
Mon, Nov 09, 2015To handle swine flu, Chandigarh administration starts 24×7 helplineSubscriber Only
November 07, 2015 04:50 IST
He said that the launch of the helpline number — 9779558282 — was among the many steps the health department had taken to deal with the swine flue cases.
Sat, Nov 07, 2015
4 cardiovascular disease medicines may be unaffordable for 59% households: StudySubscriber Only
November 05, 2015 04:06 IST
The WHO analysed information about availability and costs of cardiovascular disease medicines in pharmacies gathered from 596 communities in 18 countries participating in the study.
Thu, Nov 05, 2015Journalism of Courage
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