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Chandigarh: 17-year-old brain-dead girl saves three lives at PGIMER

Harpreet’s liver transplanted to a 51-year-old male patient from Mohali; a kidney and pancreas to a 25-year-old female from Solan, another kidney to a 36-year-old male patient from Chandigarh

Following the accident, Harpreet, a BCA student, was initially admitted to the Fatehgarh Sahib civil hospital and later referred to GMCH-32, Chandigarh. She was eventually brought to PGIMER on April 17 in a critical condition. (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 22, 2025 10:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Delhi has responsibility to serve patients from across India: CM Rekha Gupta

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Published on Apr 19, 2025 04:16 PM IST

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Bihar man donates organs, gives new lease of life to six in Gujarat

Despite their overwhelming grief, Yadav’s family made the courageous decision to donate his vital organs, after he fell from a crane in Surat Gujarat on April 1

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Published on Apr 18, 2025 05:19 PM IST

ByRuchir Kumar, Patna

Mohali: Fatal mishap victim’s organs save 2 lives, give sight to two

On April 4, Jyoti’s life was cut short when the auto-rickshaw that she was travelling in was struck from behind by a motorcycles

Jyoti, 21, suffered injuries during an accident on April 4 and was shifted to PGIMER. She succumbed after a cardiac arrest on April 8. (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 10, 2025 10:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

State to build med colleges, augment hosps using ₹4k cr ADB loan

Work on new medical colleges and upgradation of government hospitals will be completed within the next five years, said Dheeraj Kumar, secretary, medical education department

Existing government hospitals including JJ Hospital in south Mumbai will be upgraded with new equipment

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Published on Apr 10, 2025 08:30 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Kolhapur tops state’s organ donation charts; 70% of pledgers are women

Kolhapur leads Maharashtra in online organ donation pledges, with 3,760 since October 2023, driven by grassroots campaigns and women's participation.

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Published on Apr 05, 2025 08:14 AM IST

ByRupsa Chakraborty

Brain-dead man’s organ donation saves four lives

All organs were transported to Pune on April 2 via a green corridor, ensuring swift delivery for transplant procedures

The man suffered an intracranial bleed and was declared brain dead on March 31 at Chandan Neuroscience Hospital in Solapur. After counselling, his wife and mother consented to donate his organs. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Published on Apr 04, 2025 07:50 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Chandigarh: Transplant recipients celebrate 2nd chance of life

Digvijay Singh from Jabalpur shared his journey from a terminal kidney patient to a champion, stating “never give up”; Singh is a professional bodybuilder and silver medalist at the world transplant games

Participants from over 10 states, including Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur, Assam, Jharkhand, and Odisha participated in the event. (Ht Photo for representation)

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Published on Mar 24, 2025 09:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: 33-yr-old brain-dead man gives fresh lease of life to four patients

Jatinder Singh, a school bus driver, met with an accident on February 12, sustaining severe head injuries and was declared brain dead on Saturday

Jatinder Singh’s heart, both kidneys and liver were transplanted into four critically ill patients at PGIMER in Chandigarh. (HT Photo)

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Published on Feb 25, 2025 09:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Soldier’s 18-yr-old brain-dead son gives new lease of life to five patients

Arshdeep, the son of an army soldier, had suffered severe head and chest injuries in a road accident on February 8, said a statement issued by PGIMER, Chandigarh.

The teenager’s one kidney and pancreas were sent to PGIMER, Chandigarh, for a simultaneous kidney-pancreas transplant, while his liver and one kidney were allocated to Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, giving two patients a fresh start. (iStock)

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Published on Feb 19, 2025 06:14 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India, Chandigarh

Why are India and England cricketers wearing green arm bands in 3rd ODI?

Captains Rohit Sharma, Jos Buttler and the rest of the players were spotted wearing a green armband for the 3rd ODI in Ahmedabad; here's why.

Rohit Sharma (L) and Jos Buttler shake hands at the toss but did you notice something different here?(AP)

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Updated on Feb 12, 2025 01:40 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Organ donors urge citizens to save lives

Varsha Kavishkar, 58, shares her liver donation journey at an awareness event, highlighting the need for more organ donors to save lives.

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Published on Feb 08, 2025 08:42 AM IST

ByShreya Jachak

Wife tricks husband into selling his kidney for ₹10 lakh, elopes with lover

A woman from West Bengal tricked her husband into selling his kidney for money to fund their daughter's education, only to elope with her lover.

The man sold his kidney after his wife convinced him that the money would help for their daughter’s marriage in the future.(Representational)

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Updated on Feb 02, 2025 03:46 PM IST

ByMuskaan Sharma

Liver brought to Indore from Goa gives new life to 67-year-old man

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Published on Jan 31, 2025 12:53 PM IST

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Five get gift of life with brain dead teen’s organs

In their darkest moment, her parents, labourers, consented to organ donation. Our deepest condolences go out to her family, and we salute their courage and resilience, said official

As per the guidelines, both her kidneys, liver, pancreas and lungs were allocated to patients on the waiting list. The multi-organ transplant was conducted on Wednesday (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on Jan 31, 2025 08:44 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Road accident victim delivers child, dies; Family donates her organs

The family of a 25-year-old pregnant woman, who delivered a healthy child after suffering brain injury in a road mishap before being declared brain dead by doctors, donated her organs to three patients

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Updated on Jan 26, 2025 08:22 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

J&K LG registers as organ donor

The State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (SOTTO) representative Dr Elias Sharma, nodal officer Dr Sanjeev Puri, joint director and Irfan Ahmed Lone, transplant coordinator, visited Raj Bhawan and handed over the pledge certificate to the L-G

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Updated on Jan 20, 2025 10:38 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

Ludhiana: Brain-dead man gives new lease of life to 2 at DMCH

The donor’s family generously consented to donate a liver, both the kidneys and both corneas, which were allocated by the State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation

The liver and one kidney were transplanted at DMCH, while the second kidney was allocated to another hospital in the state. (Getty image)

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Published on Jan 17, 2025 10:59 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

City marks 2025’s first cadaver donation, giving new hope to three lives

Mumbai's first organ donation of 2025 occurred at MGM Hospital, with a grieving family donating a 50-year-old man's kidneys and liver to three recipients.

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Updated on Jan 05, 2025 07:10 AM IST

ByShreya Jachak

Hands of deceased Indore trader flown to Mumbai on special flight, transplanted in young man

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Updated on Dec 31, 2024 05:04 PM IST

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PGI records over 28 lakh OPD registrations in 2024

PGIMER director Dr Vivek Lal said 2025 will be pivotal not only for continued excellence in patient care, research and academic excellence but also as a moment of justice for our dedicated outsourced workers

In 2023-24, PGIMER provided treatment to the 32,000 Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries with package amount over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>130 crore, ensuring the highest number of patients in UT received essential medical treatments. (HT File)

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Updated on Dec 29, 2024 07:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Dr. Sunil Pandya: In memory of a teacher, a neurosurgeon, Gandhian

Dr. Sunil Pandya, a revered neurosurgeon and ethicist, passed away on December 17, donating his body for research, leaving a legacy of integrity in medicine

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Updated on Dec 26, 2024 08:37 AM IST

ByDr Sanjay Nagral

Yogi Adityanath asks SGPGIMS doctors: Why can’t we triple the number of surgeries, transplants?

Speaking at the 41st foundation day of SGPGIMS in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath stresses need for continuous hard work to reduce patient waiting times, urges doctors to raise awareness about organ donation

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak at the 41st Foundation Day of SGPGIMS in Lucknow on Saturday. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 15, 2024 05:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Ludhiana: Liver patient gets new lease of life at city hospital

In a lifesaving initiative at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), the unfortunate demise of a 56-year-old woman from Ludhiana led to the donation of her organs, giving a new lease of life to multiple individuals

The woman was declared brain dead at the hospital on Saturday. (HT File)

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Updated on Dec 14, 2024 10:15 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Chandigarh: Brain dead patient gives new lease of life to six

Following the family’s consent, Raveesh Kunwar Malik’s heart, liver, two kidneys and corneas were transplanted to matching recipients; the heart was transplanted to a 30-year-old female, marking the 10th heart transplant at PGIMER, Chandigarh

Raveesh Kunwar Malik, a resident of Zirakpur and a lawyer practising at the Chandigarh district courts, Sector 43, was travelling from Chandigarh to Panchkula on December 4, when his bike collided with a four-wheeler in Sector 16, leaving him critically injured. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 11, 2024 08:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: 4-yr-old brain-dead girl saves 5 lives

Chandigarh’s PGIMER director Vivek Lal commended the family’s decision, calling it a “testament to humanity and selflessness”

Anandi, who hailed from Bajra Colony in Ludhiana, suffered severe head injuries after a fall on November 15, 2024. She was initially treated at the civil hospital in Ludhiana and later referred to PGIMER, Chandigarh, for advanced care. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 26, 2024 09:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Young accident victim from Punjab saves five lives through organ donation

The victim’s liver was transported to AHRR, New Delhi, via a green corridor, while his kidneys, pancreas, and corneas were transplanted at PGIMER

The donated organs and tissue saved three lives and restored sight to two others. (HT File)

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Updated on Nov 24, 2024 08:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Two-year-old Kenyan boy becomes India’s youngest pancreatic donor

Prosper was brought to PGIMER in a critical condition after a severe injury from a fall at home on October 17; despite medical team’s efforts, he was declared brain dead on October 26

Lunda Kayumba was declared brain dead at PGIMER, Chandigarh, on October 26. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Oct 30, 2024 11:23 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Kentucky man declared dead revives during organ harvest surgery, raising alarms

Family alleges disturbing details of organ donation procedure for a man in Kentucky.

Investigation underway after man shows signs of life during surgery.(Representative image - Unsplash)

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Published on Oct 20, 2024 11:35 AM IST

ByBhavika Rathore

Organs of 5-day-old brain-dead child give new lease of life to two

Mumbai: A 5-day-old girl from Surat, who was declared brain-dead following a critical condition, gave a new lease of life to two infants after her parents donated her organs- a liver, two kidneys, and two eyes

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Updated on Oct 01, 2024 08:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

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Harpreet’s liver transplanted to a 51-year-old male patient from Mohali; a kidney and pancreas to a 25-year-old female from Solan, another kidney to a 36-year-old male patient from Chandigarh

Delhi has responsibility to serve patients from across India: CM Rekha Gupta

Despite their overwhelming grief, Yadav’s family made the courageous decision to donate his vital organs, after he fell from a crane in Surat Gujarat on April 1

On April 4, Jyoti’s life was cut short when the auto-rickshaw that she was travelling in was struck from behind by a motorcycles

Work on new medical colleges and upgradation of government hospitals will be completed within the next five years, said Dheeraj Kumar, secretary, medical education department

Kolhapur leads Maharashtra in online organ donation pledges, with 3,760 since October 2023, driven by grassroots campaigns and women's participation.

All organs were transported to Pune on April 2 via a green corridor, ensuring swift delivery for transplant procedures

Digvijay Singh from Jabalpur shared his journey from a terminal kidney patient to a champion, stating “never give up”; Singh is a professional bodybuilder and silver medalist at the world transplant games

Jatinder Singh, a school bus driver, met with an accident on February 12, sustaining severe head injuries and was declared brain dead on Saturday

Arshdeep, the son of an army soldier, had suffered severe head and chest injuries in a road accident on February 8, said a statement issued by PGIMER, Chandigarh.

Captains Rohit Sharma, Jos Buttler and the rest of the players were spotted wearing a green armband for the 3rd ODI in Ahmedabad; here's why.

Varsha Kavishkar, 58, shares her liver donation journey at an awareness event, highlighting the need for more organ donors to save lives.

A woman from West Bengal tricked her husband into selling his kidney for money to fund their daughter's education, only to elope with her lover.

Liver brought to Indore from Goa gives new life to 67-year-old man

In their darkest moment, her parents, labourers, consented to organ donation. Our deepest condolences go out to her family, and we salute their courage and resilience, said official

The family of a 25-year-old pregnant woman, who delivered a healthy child after suffering brain injury in a road mishap before being declared brain dead by doctors, donated her organs to three patients

The State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (SOTTO) representative Dr Elias Sharma, nodal officer Dr Sanjeev Puri, joint director and Irfan Ahmed Lone, transplant coordinator, visited Raj Bhawan and handed over the pledge certificate to the L-G

The donor’s family generously consented to donate a liver, both the kidneys and both corneas, which were allocated by the State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation

Mumbai's first organ donation of 2025 occurred at MGM Hospital, with a grieving family donating a 50-year-old man's kidneys and liver to three recipients.

Hands of deceased Indore trader flown to Mumbai on special flight, transplanted in young man

PGIMER director Dr Vivek Lal said 2025 will be pivotal not only for continued excellence in patient care, research and academic excellence but also as a moment of justice for our dedicated outsourced workers

Dr. Sunil Pandya, a revered neurosurgeon and ethicist, passed away on December 17, donating his body for research, leaving a legacy of integrity in medicine

Speaking at the 41st foundation day of SGPGIMS in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath stresses need for continuous hard work to reduce patient waiting times, urges doctors to raise awareness about organ donation

In a lifesaving initiative at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), the unfortunate demise of a 56-year-old woman from Ludhiana led to the donation of her organs, giving a new lease of life to multiple individuals

Following the family’s consent, Raveesh Kunwar Malik’s heart, liver, two kidneys and corneas were transplanted to matching recipients; the heart was transplanted to a 30-year-old female, marking the 10th heart transplant at PGIMER, Chandigarh

Chandigarh’s PGIMER director Vivek Lal commended the family’s decision, calling it a “testament to humanity and selflessness”

The victim’s liver was transported to AHRR, New Delhi, via a green corridor, while his kidneys, pancreas, and corneas were transplanted at PGIMER

Prosper was brought to PGIMER in a critical condition after a severe injury from a fall at home on October 17; despite medical team’s efforts, he was declared brain dead on October 26

Family alleges disturbing details of organ donation procedure for a man in Kentucky.

Mumbai: A 5-day-old girl from Surat, who was declared brain-dead following a critical condition, gave a new lease of life to two infants after her parents donated her organs- a liver, two kidneys, and two eyes

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