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Liver specialists explain warning signs of liver disease in children

Children with liver disease may exhibit non-specific symptoms like jaundice or recurrent infections. (Freepik)
Published on Sep 04, 2025 04:52 PM IST

Chandigarh: 3 brain dead donors at PGI save 9 lives, give gift of sight to two

The retrieved organs were transplanted at PGIMER as well as shared with other leading hospitals in the country. (HT)
Published on Sep 01, 2025 06:22 AM IST

PMC honours families of organ donors on Independence Day

PMC honoured families of deceased organ donors on Independence Day. (Getty Images (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on Aug 17, 2025 06:30 AM IST

Make presumed consent the standard for organ donations

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To donate one’s organs so that others may live is perhaps the noblest legacy one can leave. (ANI Photo)
Published on Aug 15, 2025 11:35 PM IST

Wadia hospital to offer more affordable heart transplants to children

Wadia hospital to offer more affordable heart transplants to children
Published on Aug 15, 2025 05:38 AM IST

Organ donation rate very low despite 18k transplants last year

Organ donation rate very low despite 18k transplants last year
Published on Aug 14, 2025 05:40 AM IST

Enlivening others following one’s death high order of nobility: Odisha minister on organ donation

Enlivening others following one’s death high order of nobility: Odisha minister on organ donation
Published on Aug 13, 2025 10:35 PM IST

Getting the organ donation policy right

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Despite India’s world-class transplant surgeons, our organ donation rate remains among the lowest in the world — only 0.65 donors per million population. (ANI Photo)
Published on Aug 13, 2025 04:01 PM IST

World Organ Donation Day: Ophthalmologist debunks 9 myths about eye donation

World Organ Donation Day is observed on August 13 every year.
Updated on Aug 13, 2025 02:14 PM 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

Faith and facts unite: SOTTO-UP hosts organ donation awareness drive

The event coincided with National Organ Donation Day on August 3. (Sourced)
Published on Aug 03, 2025 07:38 PM IST

Organ donation: A gift of life and hope for India

National Organ Donation Day is observed every year on August 3. (Sourced)
Published on Aug 03, 2025 12:37 PM IST

PGI clinches Best ROTTO Award for the third time

Union health minister JP Nadda presenting the Best ROTTO Award to PGIMER director Dr Vivek Lal and other officials from the institute. (HT Photo)
Published on Aug 03, 2025 09:12 AM IST

70 organ donor families felicitated in Pune

The event was attended by ZTCC Pune members, medical professionals, transplant coordinators, organ recipients, and members of the public. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Jul 22, 2025 07:14 AM IST

Ridhima Pandit on donating her eyes: It feels incredibly meaningful

Actor Ridhima Pandit on donating her eyes: It feels incredibly meaningful
Updated on Jun 25, 2025 02:56 PM IST

Family fulfils deceased woman’s wish, donates organs to save lives of three patients

Family fulfils deceased woman’s wish, donates organs to save lives of three patients
Published on Jun 24, 2025 05:16 AM IST

Bride hears late son’s heartbeat in boy he saved before walking down aisle

A bride met the recipient of her late son's heart on her wedding day (Representational image)
Published on Jun 09, 2025 08:22 AM IST

Chandigarh: Teen dies 4 days after being hit by tree branches amid storm

The devastating incident has once again exposed the Chandigarh administration’s poor upkeep of trees, which continue to pose a threat amid storms. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Published on May 26, 2025 09:00 AM IST

Chandigarh: 10-month-old donor’s kidneys save adult’s life

The retrieved kidneys, being very small, were transplanted into a single adult recipient, who is now recovering well. (HT File)
Published on May 24, 2025 10:12 AM IST

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

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)
Published on Apr 22, 2025 10:22 AM IST

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

Delhi has responsibility to serve patients from across India: CM Rekha Gupta
Published on Apr 19, 2025 04:16 PM IST

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

Chamaklal Yadav with wife
Published on Apr 18, 2025 05:19 PM IST

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

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)
Published on Apr 10, 2025 10:22 AM IST

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

Existing government hospitals including JJ Hospital in south Mumbai will be upgraded with new equipment
Published on Apr 10, 2025 08:30 AM IST

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

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Published on Apr 05, 2025 08:14 AM IST

Brain-dead man’s organ donation saves four lives

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)
Published on Apr 04, 2025 07:50 AM IST

Chandigarh: Transplant recipients celebrate 2nd chance of life

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)
Published on Mar 24, 2025 09:12 AM IST

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

Jatinder Singh’s heart, both kidneys and liver were transplanted into four critically ill patients at PGIMER in Chandigarh. (HT Photo)
Published on Feb 25, 2025 09:58 AM IST

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

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)
Published on Feb 19, 2025 06:14 AM IST

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

Rohit Sharma (L) and Jos Buttler shake hands at the toss but did you notice something different here?
Updated on Feb 12, 2025 01:40 PM IST