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Robert Abraham

Robert Abraham is a staff correspondent with the Hindustan Times in Chandigarh. He keeps readers updated on the latest developments in the world of health.

Articles by Robert Abraham

Chandigarh: PGIMER skin bank new hope for burn patients

According to the guidelines, skin can be safely taken from deceased or brain-dead donors, provided that they do not have certain conditions, such as cancer or skin diseases

A doctor from the plastic surgery department has undergone specialised training in Spain to ensure that the best practices are followed in preserving donated skin. (iStockphoto)
Updated on Nov 04, 2024 08:08 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Festive treats packed health risks, warn PGIMER doctors

Diwali favourites like gulab jamun, jalebi, ladoos and samosas can pack in excessive calories and unhealthy ingredients, posing health risks by spiking blood pressure and blood sugar levels

A single piece of gulab jamun contains around 150 calories, while two jalebis can add up to 500 calories. Samosas come with 250 to 300 calories, and snacks like mathri are high in both fat and salt. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Nov 03, 2024 07:30 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Mohali: Homi Bhabha hospital providing cancer care to 400 OPD patients daily

Mohali’s Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (HBCHRC) sees patients from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and even distant states like Bihar and Odisha

Built to provide advanced cancer care across North India, Mohali’s Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (HBCHRC) is part of the Tata Memorial Centre, overseen by department of atomic energy, Government of India. (HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 08:50 AM IST
By, Mohali

Chandigarh: PGI to offer 24x7 support for burn, eye injury victims during Diwali

PGIMER has also issued safety guidelines to prevent injuries and promote eco-friendly celebrations. The institute highlighted the risks associated with firecrackers, including air pollution, burn injuries, and eye trauma, which are common during Diwali

The doctors also cautioned people with respiratory issues, such as asthma or bronchitis, to take precautions due to increased pollution. (HT File photo)
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 08:34 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Motors roar, gold loses lustre on Dhanteras

Auto sales reflected strong customer enthusiasm, with vehicles from brands like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Toyota, Honda, Kia and Hero MotoCorp seeing the most demand

Jewellery sales dropped by 30-40% compared to last year, as the cost of 24-karat gold soared to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>82,000 per 10 gm. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Published on Oct 30, 2024 11:11 AM IST

Chandigarh: PGI workers end strike, OPDs to resume from October 18

The week gone by saw more than 3,000 outsourced workers at PGIMER, Chandigarh, relentlessly remaining on strike, majorly disrupting hospital services, including patient management and sanitation

The attendants at PGIMER, Chandigarh, who initiated the strike on October 10, were demanding the release of long-pending arrears amounting to approximately <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>30 crore. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 18, 2024 09:54 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: After HC rap, PGI outsourced workers end strike

Outsourced hospital attendants had been on strike since October 10, demanding release of pending arrears.

The attendants, who had been on strike since October 10, were demanding the release of pending arrears amounting to about <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>30 crore. (HTPhoto)
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 11:49 AM IST

Striking PGI workers relentless despite health ministry’s assurance

Seeking arrears since November 2018, outsourced hospital attendants refuse to return to work till they receive funds in their bank accounts

The workers’ strike completed six days on Tuesday, severely impacting hospital services. (HT photo)
Updated on Oct 16, 2024 08:10 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: PGI’s resident doctors go on hunger strike on October 15

For the fifth day in a row, around 3,500 outsourced workers continued their protest near Kairon Block, PGI, Chandigarh, demanding the release of outstanding arrears to the tune of ₹30 crore

Long queues of patients waiting outside the registration counter of the gynaecology department of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, on Monday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 09:16 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Sanitation crisis worsens at PGI amid outsourced workers’ strike

The outsourced workers of PGIMER, mainly hospital attendants, are protesting overdue salaries and arrears, further aggravating the crisis

A doctor in the emergency, speaking anonymously, said the situation is spiraling out of control as cleaning routines are disrupted at PGIMER, Chandigarh. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 13, 2024 05:40 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: At 102 ft, city’s tallest Ravana effigy to add spark to celebrations

In Panchkula, the 180-foot Ravana effigy, tallest in tricity, which collapsed and broke into three pieces during strong winds Saturday night, has been re-erected using JCB machines at the Dussehra Ground near Shalimar Mall. But its height has been reduced to 155 feet.

Artists busy making effigies for the Dussehra festival at a temple in Sector 31, Chandigarh. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 07:34 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

PGI emergency services suspended for nearly 3 hrs after assault on doctor

The incident comes amid the ongoing strike by junior doctors in Kolkata who are protesting against the incident wherein a doctor on night shift was raped and murdered at a state-run hospital in the state. In another shocking incident on October 3, two teenagers had shot dead a doctor at a private nursing home in Delhi after getting treatment.

With the doctors on strike, the PGI emergency ward was left in chaos with attendants of critically ill patients pleading for help and no doctors available to respond. (HT File)
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 09:04 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

45-year-old stabbed to death in broad daylight in Punjab’s Dera Bassi

Both assailants arrested swiftly; the victim had come to know of his sister-in-law’s extra-marital affair with one of them, say Dera Bassi police

Police recovered the weapon used in the crime from the accused, identified as Balwinder Singh and Vikas Kumar, both residents of Samgauli village, near Dera Bassi. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 05, 2024 09:26 AM IST
By, Mohali

30% dip in foodgrain freight amid farm stir, says minister Ravneet Bittu

Each rake carries around 2,500 tonnes of foodgrain and the movement of already stored grains is essential to create space for fresh procurement

Union minister of state Ravneet Singh Bittu at Chandigarh Railway Station . (Sant Arora/HT)
Updated on Oct 02, 2024 09:28 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Congress flags financial irregularities at PGIMER

Congress working committee member Pawan Khera, in the backdrop of the request, flagged the alleged irregularities at Chandigarh’s PGIMER in a post on ‘X’

The Congress on Friday alleged lapses and irregularities in the handling of PGIMER finances in a development that coincided with the institute’s financial adviser Varun Ahluwalia requesting for a return to his parent cadre. (HT File)
Published on Sep 28, 2024 09:15 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: MBBS students demand increase in seats at GMCH-32

Currently, the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, Chandigarh, offers 150 MBBS seats, 100 BDS seats, and 50 BHMS seats

Dr AK Attri, director principal of GMCH-32, Chandigarh, stated, “The limit of 150 seats is set by the National Medical Council, which is also responsible for deciding any increase in the number of seats.” (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 09:12 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Workforce expansion, campus security to come up at next PGIMER finance panel meeting

In the wake of the gruesome Kolkata rape-murderof a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata on August 9, the premier health institute is mulling steps to improve security on its campus

Demanding justice for the victim and safety of doctors at workplace, PGIMER’s resident doctors had remained on strike for 11 days since August 12. (HT File Photo for representation)
Updated on Sep 08, 2024 07:46 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh colleges elect representatives amid high voter turnout, celebrations erupt

The election results were announced in the evening after voting, which took place in the day; like previous year, the colleges saw diverse alliances and party affiliations, which played a crucial role in shaping the election results

Students in a jubilant mood after declaration of students’ council results in DAV College, Sector 10, Chandigarh, on Thursday. (Keshav Singh/ HT)
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 09:16 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Youth verdict: 109 candidates, 40k judges for Chandigarh’s Panjab University polls

While Chandigarh has 11 colleges, only 10 will be going to polls, as student council of Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector-26, like previous year, has been elected unopposed

The security in the 100-metre area outside the colleges affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh, has been beefed up to avoid any kind of untoward incident. (HT photo)
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 06:42 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Campaigning ends at PU-affiliated colleges

Student council elections at all 11 affiliated colleges of the Panjab University (PU) in Chandigarh will take place on September 5

Student leaders speak to voters at DAV-10, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 09:26 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Student polls remain low-key affair in women colleges

Students at all five major women colleges claim that there is even very less involvement of political parties in the polls as it remains in co-ed colleges

Panjab University Campus Students’ Council elections are slated for September 5, along with its affiliated colleges. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 06:48 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Student council polls: SOPU makes comeback at DAV College after 10 years

The student wing is contesting for the DAV college student council elections this year for the single seat of joint secretary

SOPU came into being at Panjab University (PU) in 1997, going on to win the election in its maiden fight the same year. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 01, 2024 07:00 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Patients pained by absence of digital payment options at GMCH-32

Patients forced to bring cash at various counters, slowing down payment process; complain of being short-changed regularly

Patients at GMCH-32 endure inconvenience due to cash-only payments, often delaying the treatment process. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 08:58 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Striking resident doctors will be considered on duty: PGI director

In major relief for resident doctors who remained on strike for 11 days over Kolkata rape horror, PGIMER director has directed heads of all depts that no leaves should be deducted

The PGIMER director’s orders came following Supreme Court’s second hearing on the Kolkata rape-murder case on August 22. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 25, 2024 07:42 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: PGI to install panic buttons for safety of female staff

Chandigarh’s PGIMER director Dr Vivek Lal has given the green signal to make any required change without worrying about the budget

PGIMER, Chandigarh, has compiled inputs and demands from doctors, residents, nurses, research scholars and paramedical staff on enhancing safety on this large campus where so many work night shifts and have to go from one department to another. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 18, 2024 07:52 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: PGI services remain crippled for fifth day

Faculty association of PGIMER, Chandigarh, urges the public to join their fight for justice; assures no interruption in emergency and ICU services

Condemning the heinous rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9, the faculty association of PGIMER, Chandigarh, urged public to join their fight for justice. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 17, 2024 09:40 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Docs to stage silent protest on I-Day over Kolkata medic’s rape-murder

More than 1,200 resident doctors staged a protest on the PGIMER campus, carrying placards and chanting slogans demanding justice, and the death penalty for the accused

PGIMER’s Association of Resident Doctors staging a protest at Sector-17 plaza in Chandigarh on Wednesday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 15, 2024 07:28 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Patients suffer as doctors’ strike continues at PGIMER

The premier health institute, which has a daily footfall of around 10,000, managed to attend to around 5,000 follow-up patients in various OPD departments from 8 am to 9.30 am, but no new patients were registered for OPD services

76-year-old cancer patient Lajwanti Vasudeva, who arrived at PGIMER from Panchkula with her daughter for a scheduled knee surgery, seeking clarity from a protesting doctor. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 14, 2024 09:28 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Prioritise empathy, ethics, CJI exhorts young doctors at PGIMER

Justice Chandrachud was the chief guest at the PGIMER convocation, while Dr GD Puri, executive director of AIIMS Jodhpur, was the guest of honour at the convocation that took place in Bhargava Auditorium

(From left) PGIMER director Dr Vivek Lal, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Dr GD Puri, executive director of AIIMS Jodhpur, during the annual convocation of PGIMER. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Updated on Aug 11, 2024 08:20 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Audit reveals staff crunch at Chandigarh’s Mental Health Institute

As per an audit report, Chandigarh’s Mental Health Institute has a shortage of 54 officers/employees in different cadres as of March 2023, which has affected its smooth functioning

The Mental Health Institute in Chandigarh’s Sector 32 is grappling with staff shortage and low occupancy in its Half Way Home. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 10:00 AM IST
By, Chandigarh
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