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Delay in tender renewal hits availability of subsidised medicines at KGMU

KGMU's new subsidised pharmacies face stock shortages and long patient wait times due to delayed tender renewals, impacting access to essential medications.

While the old list of medicines and equipment included 2000 items, the new list includes 3500 (For representation only)

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Published on Apr 24, 2025 05:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

One year on, Lko’s first tissue culture lab still awaits launch

The lab, housed within the department of immunology and rheumatology, has already received the necessary equipment and designated space

The facility aims to support research, drug testing, and disease diagnosis through human tissue analysis. (Sourced)

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Published on Mar 25, 2025 09:02 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Teen cancer patient’s body found in Lko, suicide suspected

The body of a 19-year-old woman cancer patient from Lakhimpur.was discovered next to the Shatabdi Hospital building, early on Monday morning

Fore representation only (HT File Photo)

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Updated on Mar 24, 2025 10:02 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Amid Holi surge, govt hospitals in U.P. treat over 200 road accident cases

According to KGMU records, on Holi, 135 RTA (road traffic accident) patients were brought into the emergency care ward, the medical university’s spokesperson Dr Sudhir Singh said.

At Lok Bandhu Raj Narayan Hospital, 63 patients turned up with road accident-related injuries. (Sourced)

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Published on Mar 16, 2025 07:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

KGMU faces space crunch in building resident docs’ toilets

“Engineers are being consulted to figure out how to accommodate the space for washrooms and toilets in these already crowded spaces,” said a KGMU spokesperson.

The demand for separate restrooms and toilets for resident doctors was among the key issues raised by the UPRDA following the rape and murder of a resident doctor in Kolkata in August 2024. (Sourced)

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Published on Feb 28, 2025 08:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

KGMU V-C demands no private practice written undertakings from newly appointed docs

Affidavits from 350 on-roll doctors are already with the KGMU administration, and paperwork from the newly appointed 80 are awaited

The KGMU campus in Lucknow (HT File Photo)

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Published on Feb 19, 2025 09:32 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

KGMU relocates last two destitute patients to shelter home after years of waiting

KGMU spokesperson Dr Sudhir Singh, after reviewing decades-old hospital records, revealed that these patients were brought in by police personnel along with a court order mandating the hospital to admit them.

The Lawaris Vipanna Scheme, designed specifically for destitute patients, provides free treatment up to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10,000, with the possibility of extensions if needed (FOR REPRESENTATION)

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Published on Feb 11, 2025 09:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

KGMU faculty to extend work hours for better pay

“We have unanimously agreed to work eight-hour shifts instead of six-hour days. Now, it is up to the government and KGMU administration to consider our demands and bring us on par with SGPGI faculty,” said Dr KK Singh, a member of the Teachers’ Union.

The Teachers’ Union is pushing for increased salaries, higher conference allowances, an increase in earned leaves from 10 to 14 annually (Sourced)

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Published on Feb 08, 2025 10:24 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Incomplete ramp stalls admissions at KGMU’s new cardiology ward

“The civil work in the building is almost complete. We hope the admissions will start soon as all other facilities are also ready in the building,” said Dr Sudhir Singh, spokesperson for KGMU.

The new wing at KGMU has been provided with state-of-the-art equipment (File)

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Published on Feb 08, 2025 05:52 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

KGMU, Lucknow introduces gold medal in Tripura CM Manik Saha's name

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha, who is also a maxillofacial surgeon, had studied in King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow.

King George's Medical University, Lucknow has introduced a gold medal in Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha's name for meritorious students.

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Published on Jan 29, 2025 06:11 PM IST

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New free food distribution policy rolled out at King George’s Medical University

KGMU authorities have announced that social organisations providing free food to attendants, must do so exclusively through the KGMU kitchen.

These instructions have been released as a hospital order, by the KGMU administration, to be followed across all departments and buildings of the university. (FILE PHOTO)

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Updated on Jan 19, 2025 06:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

KGMU student recovering after alleged suicide bid: Officials

After spending two days on ventilator support, the student has been removed from life support and is showing signs of improvement.

Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak visited KGMU on Thursday to check on the health condition of the junior resident who allegedly attempted suicide (Sourced)

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Published on Jan 16, 2025 09:17 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Pvt hospital broker at Trauma Centre? KGMU on heels of suspect, son of deceased to help identify

The incident took place on December 15, when the family discharged the patient, after which the patient died on December 17

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Published on Dec 18, 2024 10:47 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Pvt practice follow-up: KGMU terminates ENT sr resident

KGMU has terminated a senior resident after a patient died post-surgery at a private hospital. A probe followed the incident reported on Nov 11.

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Updated on Nov 16, 2024 09:10 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Mother-daughter duo discharged from KGMU after kidney transplant

A mother donated a kidney to her daughter after 26 years, both recovering well post-transplant at King George’s Medical University.

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Updated on Nov 14, 2024 10:06 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Pvt practice by govt doctors: KGMU V-C orders expediting action against pending cases

KGMU's vice-chancellor orders expedited inquiries into doctors' private practices following a recent case, aiming for swift action against rule violations.

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Updated on Nov 13, 2024 08:46 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

2 abandoned bodies discovered at KGMU; police investigate

LUCKNOW Two unclaimed bodies were discovered at King George Medical University (KGMU) on October 24 and 25 respectively, prompting a police investigation

The police are currently working on post-mortem examinations and possibly tracing any known relatives (File)

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Updated on Oct 27, 2024 05:52 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Nemicon-2024: ‘Lifestyle changes have changed nature of medical emergencies’

Now, medical emergencies are more of cardiovascular diseases, road traffic accidents, cancer and renal diseases, it was said

U.P. deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak at the conference in Lucknow on Saturday (HT Photo)

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Updated on Oct 05, 2024 08:08 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Campus expansion on card as KGMU acquires 6.5 acres land

The acquired land will not only be used for an academic building but also for increasing patient care services and clinical wards in the institution

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Published on Oct 03, 2024 08:53 PM IST

BySreya Deb, Lucknow

Medicines prescribed at KGMU: Admn hopes revision of e-Hospital portal will work in patients’ favour

Patients complained that doctors of KGMU were prescribing medicines that were not available in the hospital’s pharmacies

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Updated on Sep 23, 2024 08:09 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Intrauterine blood transfusion: New KGMU facility holds hope for at-risk foetuses

The need for transfusion can be because of a negative blood group of the mother or due to infections which cause destruction or ineffective production of blood cells

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Published on Sep 11, 2024 10:01 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

KGMU plans contractual posts in depts facing paucity of staff

KGMU plans to hire contractual faculty to address doctor shortages, improving patient care and filling over 300 vacant technical posts swiftly.

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Updated on Sep 07, 2024 07:55 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Dark spots plague resident doctors’ safety net in Lucknow

A visit by HT to KGMU and Lohia hospital reveals that resident doctors’ plight is in need of an urgent dose of relief, including enhanced security and better working conditions

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Updated on Aug 15, 2024 06:38 AM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Lucknow

KGMU trauma centre: Paediatric trauma emergency to get separate space

KGMU to launch separate paediatric orthopaedic emergency wing with 20 beds and 2 operating theaters to improve care for children's trauma cases.

The current ward of paediatric orthopaedic trauma and emergency (HT Photo)

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Updated on Aug 08, 2024 06:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

New building for KGMU’s general surgery dept on cards

New ₹315 crore building for General Surgery Department at KGMU to enhance patient care with advanced facilities including robotic surgery system and 300-bed hospital.

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Updated on Jul 27, 2024 05:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

KGMU Nurses Association demands work rule changes, warns protest

The 2022 and 2024 batches of nursing officers do not have a roster for duty timings, night off, and day off, which is creating trouble for them in managing a smooth workflow.

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Updated on Jul 22, 2024 05:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

KGMU plans brain injury assessment via blood test

This test would be done within a few minutes using a drop of accident victim’s blood and help the doctors take a quick call on the line of treatment even if CT scan facility isn’t available, doctors said.

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Published on Apr 07, 2024 06:10 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

KGMU dy registrar highlights sanitation issues on campus

A letter from the office of the deputy registrar, KGMU, to all HoDs, confirms that the cleaning staff is doing everything but cleaning

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Published on Apr 04, 2024 08:55 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Accelerating Testing Processes: KGMU to introduce automated sample transport system

“This will help speed up tests for patients. We shall begin implementing this system in the trauma centre, where serious patients are treated and admitted,” said KGMU vice chancellor Prof Soniya Nityanand.

King George’s Medical University, Lucknow. (HT File)

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Published on Mar 29, 2024 07:00 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

KGMU overhauls HRF team to tackle drug supply delays

Patients have been complaining that medicines, when bought through HRF, are provided to them usually a week later

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Updated on Mar 28, 2024 06:52 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

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KGMU's new subsidised pharmacies face stock shortages and long patient wait times due to delayed tender renewals, impacting access to essential medications.

The lab, housed within the department of immunology and rheumatology, has already received the necessary equipment and designated space

The body of a 19-year-old woman cancer patient from Lakhimpur.was discovered next to the Shatabdi Hospital building, early on Monday morning

According to KGMU records, on Holi, 135 RTA (road traffic accident) patients were brought into the emergency care ward, the medical university’s spokesperson Dr Sudhir Singh said.

“Engineers are being consulted to figure out how to accommodate the space for washrooms and toilets in these already crowded spaces,” said a KGMU spokesperson.

Affidavits from 350 on-roll doctors are already with the KGMU administration, and paperwork from the newly appointed 80 are awaited

KGMU spokesperson Dr Sudhir Singh, after reviewing decades-old hospital records, revealed that these patients were brought in by police personnel along with a court order mandating the hospital to admit them.

“We have unanimously agreed to work eight-hour shifts instead of six-hour days. Now, it is up to the government and KGMU administration to consider our demands and bring us on par with SGPGI faculty,” said Dr KK Singh, a member of the Teachers’ Union.

“The civil work in the building is almost complete. We hope the admissions will start soon as all other facilities are also ready in the building,” said Dr Sudhir Singh, spokesperson for KGMU.

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha, who is also a maxillofacial surgeon, had studied in King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow.

KGMU authorities have announced that social organisations providing free food to attendants, must do so exclusively through the KGMU kitchen.

After spending two days on ventilator support, the student has been removed from life support and is showing signs of improvement.

The incident took place on December 15, when the family discharged the patient, after which the patient died on December 17

KGMU has terminated a senior resident after a patient died post-surgery at a private hospital. A probe followed the incident reported on Nov 11.

A mother donated a kidney to her daughter after 26 years, both recovering well post-transplant at King George’s Medical University.

KGMU's vice-chancellor orders expedited inquiries into doctors' private practices following a recent case, aiming for swift action against rule violations.

LUCKNOW Two unclaimed bodies were discovered at King George Medical University (KGMU) on October 24 and 25 respectively, prompting a police investigation

Now, medical emergencies are more of cardiovascular diseases, road traffic accidents, cancer and renal diseases, it was said

The acquired land will not only be used for an academic building but also for increasing patient care services and clinical wards in the institution

Patients complained that doctors of KGMU were prescribing medicines that were not available in the hospital’s pharmacies

The need for transfusion can be because of a negative blood group of the mother or due to infections which cause destruction or ineffective production of blood cells

KGMU plans to hire contractual faculty to address doctor shortages, improving patient care and filling over 300 vacant technical posts swiftly.

A visit by HT to KGMU and Lohia hospital reveals that resident doctors’ plight is in need of an urgent dose of relief, including enhanced security and better working conditions

KGMU to launch separate paediatric orthopaedic emergency wing with 20 beds and 2 operating theaters to improve care for children's trauma cases.

New ₹315 crore building for General Surgery Department at KGMU to enhance patient care with advanced facilities including robotic surgery system and 300-bed hospital.

The 2022 and 2024 batches of nursing officers do not have a roster for duty timings, night off, and day off, which is creating trouble for them in managing a smooth workflow.

This test would be done within a few minutes using a drop of accident victim’s blood and help the doctors take a quick call on the line of treatment even if CT scan facility isn’t available, doctors said.

A letter from the office of the deputy registrar, KGMU, to all HoDs, confirms that the cleaning staff is doing everything but cleaning

“This will help speed up tests for patients. We shall begin implementing this system in the trauma centre, where serious patients are treated and admitted,” said KGMU vice chancellor Prof Soniya Nityanand.

Patients have been complaining that medicines, when bought through HRF, are provided to them usually a week later

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