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70 patients evacuated after minor fire erupts in Sassoon hospital

A minor fire broke out in the male general ward of Sassoon General Hospital early Monday morning, prompting evacuation of around 70 patients. (HT FILE)

Published on Mar 10, 2026 08:04 am IST

POCSO accused escapes from Sassoon hospital, security lapse suspected

Kuchekar was admitted to the medical intensive care unit (MICU) after being arrested by the Satara police in connection with the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl in December 2025. (HT FILE)

Published on Jan 20, 2026 07:10 am IST

Sassoon Hospital doctors save two infants after removing foreign objects from lungs

The surgeries, led by Prof Dr Rahul Telang and team, were challenging due to the patients’ age but were completed successfully with support from anaesthesiology, paediatrics departments, and nursing staff. (HT FILE)

Published on Jan 12, 2026 07:18 am IST

Former BJP corporator Uday Joshi dies after falling ill in Yerawada Jail

On Friday morning, Joshi was rushed to Sassoon General Hospital following a sudden health emergency, but doctors later declared him dead during treatment, police officials said. (FACEBOOK)

Published on Dec 27, 2025 07:24 am IST

Committee conducts seven-hour probe at Sassoon hospital in elderly patients’ negligence case

Following public outrage, the social welfare department shifted 11 of the seniors on Thursday to the Janaseva Foundation Old Age Home in Ambi. (HT)

Published on Nov 22, 2025 06:58 am IST

Patients left without advanced care due to shortage of super-speciality doctors at Sassoon General Hospital

Patients left without advanced care due to shortage of super-speciality doctors at Sassoon General Hospital

Published on Nov 21, 2025 06:38 am IST

BJMC, Sassoon perform Maharashtra’s first CAPD procedure

The intervention stabilised her condition, improved her quality of life, and she was discharged successfully on October 10, 2025. (HT FILE)

Published on Nov 03, 2025 06:40 am IST

SGH refuses to probe medical negligence in fatal liver transplant case

Pune, India - March 19, 2020: B J Government Medical College's Molecular lab prepares for Coronavirus testing at Sassoon hospital in Pune, India, on Thursday, March 19, 2020. (Photo by Pratham Gokhale/Hindustan Times) (Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)

Published on Oct 31, 2025 06:22 am IST

BJMC trains nurses for infection control practices to prevent HAIs

Over 35 nurses, including 15 from Sassoon General Hospital, 10 from Aundh District Hospital, and 10 from Baramati Hospital, were trained for healthcare-associated infections (HAI). (HT)

Published on Oct 19, 2025 04:10 am IST

Sassoon appoints senior staff at night duty to handle emergencies

The administration has increased the number of registration clerks from four to eight to reduce waiting time for patients and their families. (HT)

Published on Oct 12, 2025 05:54 am IST

Man commits suicide

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Published on Sept 26, 2025 07:36 am IST

Infant with renal failure undergoes life-saving laser surgery at SGH

Infant with renal failure undergoes life-saving laser surgery at SGH

Published on Aug 28, 2025 04:58 am IST

Sassoon Hospital performs its 34th kidney transplant surgery

After getting the necessary legal approvals from the State Organ Transplant Authorisation Committee, the transplant surgery was successfully carried out under the guidance of Dean Dr Eknath Pawar. (HT FILE)

Published on Aug 18, 2025 06:02 am IST

Sassoon Hospital awarded for organ transplant efforts

ROTTO and SOTTO awarded BJ Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital for contribution in organ donation and transplantation. (HT)

Published on Aug 09, 2025 06:30 am IST

Sassoon patients suffer as nursing staff stir enters sixth day

The strike, launched to press for salary revisions under the 7th Pay Commission and oppose contractual recruitment, has led to delays in patient care, including postponement of scheduled surgeries. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published on Jul 23, 2025 07:48 am IST

BJ Medical College intern doctors on strike over unpaid stipend

BJ Medical College intern doctors on strike over unpaid stipend

Published on Jul 16, 2025 09:44 am IST

Growing patient load puts pressure on limited public Hospitals in Pune

The SGH has a total 140 intensive care unit (ICU) beds across departments however the number falls short given the large number of patients visiting the hospital for treatment. (HT)

Published on Jul 14, 2025 06:32 am IST

Three electric vehicles donated to Sassoon hospital

Three electric vehicles donated to Sassoon hospital

Published on Jul 09, 2025 09:18 am IST

Citizens’ protest saves 2-acre plot in Pune; govt scraps builder deal, to set up cancer hospital

The state government has now announced that a cancer hospital for western Maharashtra will be set up on the land, located opposite Sassoon General Hospital. (HT FILE PHOTO)

Published on Jun 30, 2025 11:53 pm IST

Sassoon Hospital urges NIV to return land amid healthcare expansion plans

SGH has requested that the land, measuring approximately 8,311 square meters, be returned to the hospital once the current lease expires in June 2026, according to hospital officials. (HT)

Published on Jun 30, 2025 06:46 am IST

BJMC, head of psychiatry dept, Dr Niteen Abhivant dies during trek

Two of his fellow trekkers, who were also doctors, immediately administered first aid and rushed him to a medical facility at the base camp. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published on Jun 12, 2025 05:02 am IST

Pune Porsche case accused doctor now held in kidney transplant racket

Pune Porsche case accused doctor now held in kidney transplant racket

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 09:36 pm IST

192 negligence cases recorded in five years

Between 2020 and April 2025, the panel identified negligence in 192 cases, officials confirmed. (HT)

Published on May 26, 2025 08:28 am IST

Pune witnesses a surge in Covid cases, 5 children hospitalised

A three-month-old girl was discharged from SGH on 22 May. (Representational image)

Published on May 26, 2025 04:09 am IST

Sassoon docs remove six bones from disabled’s food pipe

In only the second such case in the past five years, doctors at Sassoon General Hospital removed six bones from food pipe (oesophagus) of disabled. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Published on May 17, 2025 09:24 am IST

Man held for sending bomb threats to Pune’s Sassoon hospital

Police recovered a stolen mobile phone and SIM card from the house of accused. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on May 15, 2025 09:14 am IST

Dr Sable appointed head of CM Relief Fund Cell for Pune

Dr Sable’s previous stint includes special executive officer at the dean’s office in Sassoon Hospital. (HT PHOTO)

Published on May 05, 2025 08:32 am IST

MMC suspends licence of two Sassoon doctors in Porsche accident blood swap case

The council had issued notices to both doctors in May 2023, seeking an explanation within seven days and warning of disciplinary action in case of non-compliance. (HT)

Published on Apr 22, 2025 09:18 am IST

Police send back SGH report in pregnant woman death case, say its ‘unclear’

Alankar police have sent the report of SGH and BJMC on death of woman allegedly denied treatment at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital (in pic) back with queries. (HT FILE)

Published on Apr 18, 2025 08:38 am IST

Sassoon hospital submits report on death of pregnant woman

The Pune police on April 8 had approached the government medical facility to seek expert opinion in connection with the death. (HT)

Published on Apr 17, 2025 07:04 am IST

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