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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

      TRICITY: 25 GOOD THINGS TO EXPECT IN 2025

      HOPE, JOY, LOVE & LUCK: Youngsters ring in the New Year in style at the Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 1, 2025 24:00 IST

      60.3% of women in Chandigarh anaemic: Central report

      Health experts emphasise that anaemia can be controlled with proper dietary habits, including consuming iron-rich foods like green leafy vegetables, fruits, and fortified products. (Shutterstock)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Dec 23, 2024 02:58 IST

      Amid rising patient influx, PGIMER plans to ease rush with online registration

      A separate room in the OPD has been proposed for online-registered patients to save time and manage patient flow efficiently. (HT File photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Dec 21, 2024 03:58 IST

      Chandigarh: GMCH trauma centre misses another deadline, now wait till March ’25

      As per the GMCH-32 administration, the construction of the building is nearing completion. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Dec 20, 2024 01:42 IST

      Road rage: Car driver opens fire after collision near Landran

      The Kharar locality where the accused’s car was found the next morning. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Dec 18, 2024 03:42 IST

      Exorbitant security deposits keeping group home for mentally disabled out of reach

      Despite the building being completed months ago, no admissions have begun, leaving desperate families frustrated and concerned about the future of the project, which has already missed several deadlines. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Dec 17, 2024 23:30 IST

      Cold wave likely in Chandigarh till Dec 13

      On Monday, the maximum temperature in Chandigarh dropped slightly to 21.6°C from 22°C, marking a three-degree deviation from normal. However, the minimum temperature increased slightly from 7.7°C to 8.4°C, but still two degrees below the normal range. (Keshav Singh/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Dec 10, 2024 04:06 IST

      Punjab patients pained as Ayushman payments to GMCH-32 stop

      The Ayushman Bharat scheme aims to provide cashless health insurance of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 lakh per family per year to approximately 65% of Punjab’s population, covering around 40 lakh families. (HT file photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Dec 8, 2024 03:04 IST

      Chandigarh: AI-driven early cancer detection on PGI’s mind

      PGIMER, Chandigarh, is also exploring the use of drones to enhance healthcare accessibility in remote areas. (Adobe Stock Image)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Dec 3, 2024 03:46 IST

      Chandigarh: High rentals force chemists to shut shop at GMSH-16

      Two chemists have vacated the shops due to an inability to generate enough income to meet the <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>17 lakh per month, which goes up to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20-21 lakh after taxes. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Nov 26, 2024 03:46 IST

      ‘Sarathi’ initiative helps cut patient wait times from 4.2 hrs to 2.8 hrs at PGIMER Chandigarh

      ‘Sarathi’ initiative helps cut patient wait times from 4.2 hrs to 2.8 hrs at PGIMER Chandigarh
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Nov 22, 2024 04:36 IST

      High screen time making kids angry, affecting class scores, say PGI Chandigarh experts

      According to a 2021 study conducted by the PGIMER, Chandigarh, screen time prevalence among children aged 2-5 years is around 59.5%, with reduced physical activity reported in this group. (PTI)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Nov 21, 2024 03:34 IST

      Chandigarh: GMSH-16 to recruit more radiologists to ease load

      GMSH-16 also caters to the civil hospitals in Sector 22 and Manimajra, further increasing the workload. (HT File Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Nov 18, 2024 03:22 IST

      Mohali: Bedlam persists for 2nd day as murdered teen’s kin refuse to budge from Airport Road

      Seeking justice, the victim’s family kept the mortal remains in a casket on Airport Road for the second consecutive day on Friday. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Nov 16, 2024 02:20 IST

      Chandigarh: Patients, staff struggle as non-functional lifts plague GMSH-16

      In the multi-storey building opposite the emergency ward, one of the three lifts, intended for patient use, has been non-functional for nearly a month, according to hospital staff. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Nov 12, 2024 03:38 IST

      Abhivyakti 4.0 Literature Fest: Don’t distort history in garb of creativity, says ex-ambassador Navtej S Sarna

      India’s former ambassador to the US, Navtej S Sarna, sharing his thoughts during the concluding day of Abhivyakti 4.0 at Western Command, Chandimandir, on Sunday. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Nov 11, 2024 03:52 IST

      Amid farm fires, Chandigarh’s air quality worse than Punjab, Haryana

      Chandigarh’s Air Quality Index (AQI) further worsened to the season’s highest, exceeding even the mean AQI value on the Diwali night (302), when widespread bursting of crackers had shot up pollution levels. (Kumar/Hindustan Times)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Nov 10, 2024 02:26 IST

      Chandigarh: PGIMER skin bank new hope for burn patients

      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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Nov 4, 2024 02:38 IST

      Festive treats packed health risks, warn PGIMER doctors

      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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Nov 3, 2024 02:00 IST

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

      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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Nov 2, 2024 03:20 IST

      Chandigarh: PGI to offer 24x7 support for burn, eye injury victims 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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Oct 31, 2024 03:04 IST

      Chandigarh: Motors roar, gold loses lustre on Dhanteras

      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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Oct 30, 2024 05:41 IST

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

      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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Oct 18, 2024 04:24 IST

      Chandigarh: After HC rap, PGI outsourced workers end strike

      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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Oct 17, 2024 06:19 IST

      Striking PGI workers relentless despite health ministry’s assurance

      The workers’ strike completed six days on Tuesday, severely impacting hospital services. (HT photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Oct 16, 2024 02:40 IST

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

      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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Oct 15, 2024 03:46 IST

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

      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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Oct 13, 2024 24:10 IST

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

      Artists busy making effigies for the Dussehra festival at a temple in Sector 31, Chandigarh. (Keshav Singh/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Oct 10, 2024 02:04 IST

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

      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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Oct 8, 2024 03:34 IST

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

      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)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Oct 5, 2024 03:56 IST
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