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Sassoon Hospital performs complex spine surgery using advanced O-Arm technology free of cost

Hospital - The gothic style building of Pune's Sassoon Hospital, which was built in 19th century. Pune Mayor Rajani Tribhuvan has demanded that hospital should be renamed after Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar - HT photo

Updated 31 days ago

Doctors remove stone from one-year-old’s airway at Sassoon Hospital

The boy was admitted to the ENT department of SGH on March 30. (HT FILE)

Published 121 days ago

ABVP protests hostel issues at BJ Medical College, seeks immediate reforms

ABVP protests hostel issues at BJ Medical College, seeks immediate reforms

Published 124 days ago

Aundh District Hospital refers alleged medical negligence case to Sassoon panel

Dr Yempalle further informed that an attendant who refused to assist the deceased’s family during his treatment was found at fault and will be suspended as part of the disciplinary action. (HT FILE)

Published 128 days ago

Early intervention clinic launched at Sassoon Hospital

According to officials, the centre will focus on high-risk newborns, premature babies discharged from neonatal intensive care units (NICU), and children showing signs of developmental delay or neurological disorders. (FILE)

Published 143 days ago

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 145 days ago

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 218 days ago

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 253 days ago

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 254 days ago

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 272 days ago

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 275 days ago

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 287 days ago

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 294 days ago

Man commits suicide

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Published 310 days ago

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

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

Published 339 days ago

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 349 days ago

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 358 days ago

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 375 days ago

BJ Medical College intern doctors on strike over unpaid stipend

BJ Medical College intern doctors on strike over unpaid stipend

Published 382 days ago

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 384 days ago

Three electric vehicles donated to Sassoon hospital

Three electric vehicles donated to Sassoon hospital

Published 389 days ago

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 398 days ago

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 398 days ago

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 416 days ago

192 negligence cases recorded in five years

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

Published 433 days ago

Pune witnesses a surge in Covid cases, 5 children hospitalised

A three-month-old girl was discharged from SGH on 22 May.

Published 433 days ago

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 442 days ago

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 444 days ago

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 454 days ago

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 467 days ago

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