Events 2025
A new machine to check bone strength and overall bone health has been installed at Advance Diabetic Centre, SGPGIMS. Director, SGPGIMS, Padmashree Prof R K Dhiman inaugurated the The Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) machine (Model Horizon) on 28th August, which has been set up on the fourth floor of the Advance Diabetes Centre (ADC) Building.
Inaugurating the facility, Director said that it will help in diagnosing osteoporosis (weak bones) and other bone-related problems early, so that treatment can begin on time. “This advanced diagnostic tool will be used for both patient care and research, with a special focus on osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases,“he said.
Osteoporosis is a common condition in which bones become fragile and break easily, often without warning. The prevalence of osteoporosis in India varies by region, age group, and population studied. Overall, about 18–20% of Indian adults have osteoporosis, and up to one-third of postmenopausal women are affected. The new machine can measure bone strength, future fracture risk, and even body fat and muscle content. This makes it useful not only for elderly people but also for children, women after menopause, and patients with long-standing health problems such as diabetes and hormonal disorders. The DEXA machine can also detect hidden spine fractures, check bone quality, and provide detailed reports about the hip the most common site of serious fractures in older adults. These tests will help doctors make precise treatment plans, prevent disability, and improve quality of life for patients.
A DEXA machine helps measure bone strength (Bone Mineral Density – BMD) with very little radiation, much less than an X-ray. It gives accurate reports and is also useful for detecting rare bone conditions like Osteogenesis Imperfecta in children. This is the second DEXA machine of its kind at SGPGIMS; the first was installed in 1997. The new installation was necessitated by the growing number of patients requiring bone health checks. With this facility, people from Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states will now have access to one of the most modern technologies for bone health. The machine will also support important research work at SGPGIMS that will benefit patients in the future.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by Chief Medical Superintendent Dr. Devendra Gupta, HOD, Endocrinology, Dr. Preeti Dabadgaon, Professor, Endocrinology Dr. Subhash Yadav, faculty from Endocrinology Department Dr. Ambika Tandon and Dr. Bibhuti Mohanta, HOD Bio Statistics Dr Uttam Singh, and Joint Director, Material Management, Shri Prakash Singh.
A Pre-Conference Workshop focused on the prevention of stillbirths through the empowerment of healthcare workers was organized at SGPGIMS on 28th August. The event featured the gracious presence of Deputy Chief Minister Shri Brajesh Pathak, SGPGIMS Director Padmashri Professor R.K. Dhiman, CMO Dr. N.B Singh, and Organising Chairperson Dr. Mandakini Pradhan, HOD, Maternal and Reproductive Health, SGPGI.
The primary aim of the workshop was to encourage learning and collaboration among healthcare workers. Approximately 600 ASHA workers attended the workshop. As the ASHA workers stand at the frontline and play an irreplaceable role in supporting families through pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period in the care of pregnant woman, their commitment remains essential.
Participants benefited from lectureship which were delivered by Dr. Tamkin Khan, Dr. Nasreen Noor, Dr. Tripti Bansal, Dr. Indulata, Dr. Naini Tandon, Dr. Asna Ashraf, Dr. Mona Asnani, and Dr. Deepali Srivastava. These sessions provided ASHA workers with the latest knowledge on best practices in maternal and newborn care.
In addition to the lectures, a skit was performed, offering scenario-based learning to ensure practical skill development. The interactive workshop also addressed key challenges faced by healthcare workers in the field.
Expert commentary was provided by Dr. Uma Singh, Dr. Yashodhara Pradeep, Dr. Nirupama Singh and Dr. Seema Tandon, enriching the learning experience with their insights and recommendations.
Under the leadership of Dr. Kamlesh Singh Bhaisora and Dr. Rafat Shamim, the SGPGI Cricket Club clinched the title of 3rd SGPGI Super League Cricket Tournament by defeating the KGMU Legends by 36 runs in the final on 24th August. Winning the toss, the KGMU Legends opted to bowl first.
In the final, SGPGI Club set a massive target of 201 runs for the KGMU Legends, thanks to contributions from Alok Abd, who scored a half-century off 15 balls, Pawan Pal’s 46, and Dr. Sanchit’s 42 runs.
In response, the KGMU Legends managed only 165 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 20 overs. Alok ABD was awarded Player of the Match. Meanwhile, Pawan Pal received the Best Batsman award, and Dr. Kuldeep Vishwakarma was honoured as the Best Bowler for taking 3 wickets in the final.
A total of five teams from various hospitals participated in the tournament: KGMU Legends, Georgians, Ram Manohar Lohia, Human Care Hospital, and SGPGIMS.
Director, SGPGI Padmashri Dr. R.K. Dhiman congratulated the entire team on their victory and wished them more success in the future. Dr. Arun Srivastava, Chairman, SGPGI Cricket Club, encouraged all players for their participation and extended his thanks.
Alok Kumar from SGPGI was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) and was awarded Man of the Series for scoring 359 runs across five matches. Dr. Haseeb Hashmi of KGMU Legends received the Best Bowler and Best veteran Player awards for the tournament. Dr. Arun from KGMU Legends was honoured as the Best Batsman of the tournament, whereas Philip Masih from SGPGI was awarded Best Fielder of the tournament.
The College of Nursing, SGPGIMS, organized a comprehensive Induction Program for the newly admitted B.Sc. and M.Sc. (1st Year) Nursing students (Batch 2025–26), and a Tablet Distribution Ceremony for the final year undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students on 23rd August 2025. This event aimed to welcome the fresh entrants to the institution and to empower the outgoing batch with digital tools essential for their academic and clinical excellence.
The event was graced by eminent dignitaries which included Padmashree Prof. R. K. Dhiman, Director, as Chief Guest, Col. Varun Bajpai (VSM), Executive Registrar, SGPGIMS and Dr. Radha K., Professor-cum-Principal, College of Nursing, SGPGIMS.
The program commenced with welcome address by Dr. Radha K., Professor-cum-Principal, College of Nursing, SGPGIMS. She underlined the importance of discipline, compassion, and lifelong learning in the nursing profession. She extended heartfelt greetings to the newly inducted students and congratulated the final-year students on reaching the final milestone of their academic journey.
She further outlined the vision, mission, and values upheld by the College of Nursing. She encouraged the new batch to commit to excellence, ethics, and empathy in both academic and clinical settings.
Col. Varun Bajpai (VSM), in his address, inspired the students with insights into the evolving healthcare landscape and the vital role of nurses in transforming patient care. He stressed the importance of integrity, leadership, and continuous skill development.
Prof. R. K. Dhiman, in his keynote address as Chief Guest, delivered a powerful message to the students. He urged them to remain disciplined, consistent in attendance, and to set ambitious yet realistic goals. “Aim high, stay focused, and be committed to your purpose. The nursing profession demands not just technical knowledge, but deep compassion and unwavering commitment,” he remarked.
As part of the initiative of U P Government Distribution Program under the Swami Vivekananda Youth Empowerment Scheme under coordinatorship of Mr Yadidya, Associate Professor & University Nodal Officer SGPGIMS and Mr Kuldeep Yadav, Nursing Tutor & Institute Nodal Officer College of Nursing, SGPGIMS to enhance digital learning and technological access, first time tablets were distributed to the 52 final-year B.Sc. and M.Sc. Nursing students of 2024-25 by the dignitaries on the dais. These devices are intended to support students in clinical documentation, e-learning, and research-based academic work.
The event marked a significant beginning for the new batch and a meaningful milestone for the final-year students. It reinforced the College of Nursing’s commitment to holistic education, technological integration, and professional growth. The ceremony concluded with vote of thanks, extending gratitude to all dignitaries, faculty, staff, and students for their active participation and support by Mrs Shabana Khatun, Associate Professor College of Nursing, SGPGIMS Lucknow.
The entire programme was efficiently coordinated by Mrs. Shabana Khatun, Associate Professor and Mr. Mata Deen, Tutor, College of Nursing.
The Department of Neonatology, SGPGIMS, Lucknow, in collaboration with the IAP Neonatology Chapter, successfully conducted a Pre-Conference Workshop on Advanced Critical Care Monitoring in NICU on 22nd August 2025 at the D.K. Chhabra Auditorium, SGPGIMS, as part of the 16th Annual National Conference of IAP Neonatology Chapter (IAP NEOCON 2025).
The hands-on workshop provided paediatricians, neonatologists, and intensivists with practical exposure to state-of-the-art monitoring techniques and advances in neonatalcritical care.
The distinguished faculty included international coordinators Dr. Dharmesh Shah (University of Sydney, Australia) and Dr.Sanoj Ali (Sidra Hospital, Doha, Qatar); national coordinators Dr. Kiran More (MRR Children’s Hospital, Thane) and Dr. Karthik Nagesh N (Manipal Hospital, Bangalore); state coordinator Dr.KirtiNaranje (HOD, Neonatology, SGPGIMS); and local coordinator Dr. Anita Singh (Neonatology, SGPGIMS). Eminent national faculty such as Dr. Anish Pillai, Dr.KarthikBalasubramaniam, Dr.Harkirat Kaur, Dr.ShriyanshKulshrestha, Dr.SiddharthBuddhavrapu, Dr. N. B. Soni, and other faculty from SGPGIMS including Dr.AkankshaVerma, Dr. Abhishek Paul, Dr. Sushil Kumar and Dr Fauzia Farhat also contributed significantly to make workshop a successful and enriching experience.
The inauguration was graced by Padma Shri Prof. R. K. Dhiman, Director, SGPGIMS, Prof.Devendra Gupta, Chief Medical Superintendent, SGPGIMS,Dr. Sanjay Niranjan, Organising Chairperson, IAP NEOCON 2025 and Dr.Ruchira Gupta National Joint Secretary Liaison, IAP, along with other dignitaries.
The scientific program covered essential and advanced monitoring tools, including non-invasive techniques like ICON and NIRS, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, intracranial and abdominal pressure monitoring, as well as hands-on workstation rotations on neurocritical monitoring, e-FAST, CTG, transport care, and multiparameter monitoring. Case-based discussions and an interactive quiz added to the learning experience.
Cutting-edge equipment—including multiparameter monitors, intact cord resuscitation trolleys, transport incubators and ventilators, amplitude and continuous EEG, NIRS, ICON, CVP and ICP monitoring, e-FAST and POCUS, transcutaneous CO₂ monitoring, CTG monitoring, and automated FiO₂ controls—were also demonstrated.
The workshop served as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and skill enhancement, empowering clinicians to deliver optimal care to critically ill new-borns.
At a ceremony in CM house, chaired by the Hon’ble CM of UP Shri Yogi Adityantah Ji, the State Bank of India (SBI) presented a cheque of ₹10 crore on 18th August to support the development of a state-of-the-art Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Department of CVTS, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS). The initiative is being undertaken in collaboration with the Government of Uttar Pradesh and the Saloni Heart Foundation (SHF), USA.
Congenital heart disease (CHD) remains one of the leading causes of infant and childhood morbidity and mortality in India, with nearly 2,00,000 babies born each year with the condition. The occasion was graced by Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Shri Brijesh Pathak, State minister for Medical Education Shri Mayankeshwar Sharan Singh, Principal Secretary, Medical Education Shri Parthasarathy Sen Sharma and Additional Director SGPGI Ms.Kritika Sharma.
The cheque handing over ceremony was also attended by Padmashree Prof R K Dhiman, Director, SGPGI, Prof. Aditya Kapoor, HOD, Cardiology, Dr. S K Agarwal, HOD, CVTS, Dr. Prabhat Tiwari, HOD, Anesthesiology and Dr. Shantanu Pandey, Professor, CVTS.
Mr. Himanshu Seth, Mrs Mrinalini Seth and Mr. Vipin Jain represented Saloni Heart Foundation. Senior Officers from State Bank of India and SBI foundation were also present on the occasion.
Phase 1 of Saloni Heart Foundation was inaugurated in October 2024 by Hon'ble CM UP. 30 bedded Pedaitric CVTS ward was made functional, but OT and ICU were running with the help of CVTS department. Rs. 1.5 crore grant was received from Government of UP for renovation of ICU, which is now complete.
A significant proportion require advanced tertiary-level care, which is still limited in availability. The establishment of a dedicated Pediatric Cardiac ICU at SGPGIMS will provide critically needed facilities for diagnosis, surgical management, and postoperative care for children with complex cardiac diseases.Speaking on the occasion, representatives from the Government of Uttar Pradesh emphasized the state’s commitment to strengthening paediatric and cardiac care infrastructure. They highlighted the importance of SGPGIMS, as a leading tertiary referral center, partnering with global organizations such as SHF to bring cutting-edge expertise and mentorship to India.
SBI’s support through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative reflects the bank’s deep commitment to public health and community development. The ₹10 crore contribution will help ensure that critically ill children from Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states receive timely, world-class treatment. Prof RK Dhiman, Director of SGPGIMS, thanked SBI and SHF for their partnership and reiterated the institute’s mission to provide hope and healing for children with congenital heart disease.
This collaborative effort between the UP Government, SGPGIMS, SHF, and SBI demonstrates the power of public-private partnerships in addressing India’s pressing healthcare needs and building sustainable models for advanced paediatric care.
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences celebrated 79th Independence Day on 15th August with great enthusiasm and zeal. As a tradition, Director SGPGI, Padma Shri Professor Radha Krishna Dhiman, hoisted the National Flag followed by National Anthem.
Addressing the faculty members and staff present on this occasion, he said that this is a day to celebrate country's independence, remember the sacrifices made to achieve it and reflect on India's progress since independence.
The Director presented an account of the Institute’s achievements of the last one year.
He congratulated everyone on Institute’s getting sixth rank in NIRF and A++ by NAAC.
He said that a major achievement was the initiation of recruitment process in medical, paramedical and other cadres, which is being completed successfully. Recruitments have been done on 113 faculty posts in the institute. 2240 posts were advertised for non-faculty positions, out of which 1877 recruitments were made. 1560 people have joined the institute family.
He said that Tele ICU between PGI and 6 medical colleges of Uttar Pradesh is also a big achievement to provide treatment to critically ill patients in their city itself. He also gave information about Saloni Heart Foundation, which is a big initiative to provide excellent medical services in pediatric cardiology to children suffering from congenital heart disease. "Construction work of Advanced Pediatric Center is also going on," he informed.
The director said that the process of bringing two more robots to enhance robotic surgery is also underway. He also said that very soon the institute will also be able to get Gamma Knife.
He informed about introducing OPD patient management system and inventory management system in the institute.
He also informed that a 1000-beded "Rain Basera" is under construction at gate number two of SGPGI to accommodate the large number of patients and their attendants visiting PGI. Construction work of a multi-level parking is also going on at the same place.
This was followed by the cultural program by students of College of Nursing and other staff members. Beautiful rendition of patriotic songs and nicely choreographed dance numbers mesmerised the gathering.
41 staff members of the institute were felicitated by the Director for their excellent performance. Dean, Prof. Shaleen Kumar, Chief Medical Superintendent Prof Devendra Gupta, Medical Superintendent Prof R Harsh Vardhan, Joint Director (Administration) Lt Col Jaideep Singh Ghuman, other faculty members and senior officers and staff were present on this occasion.
The Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) proudly hosted its the Indian Organ Donation Day on 3rd August bringing together healthcare professionals, religious leaders, and community members to raise awareness about the critical importance of organ donation. The Department of Nephrology, Urology and Renal Transplantation in collaboration with Aalamban Associates Charitable trust and SOTTO, UP, started the Day with the WAKATHON from Apex Trauma Centre, SGPGIMS, with the slogan ‘Angdaan Mahadaan’, and the opportunities to live after death after organ donation.
The first part of the program featured the flag-off ceremony of the SOTTO-U. P. Awareness Van, a mobile initiative designed to carry the message of organ donation to communities across the state. This van will serve as a traveling information and engagement platform, aimed at increasing public awareness, addressing myths, and encouraging donor pledges through grassroots outreach.
This was followed by the flag-off ceremony of the SOTTO-U. P. Awareness Van, a specially equipped vehicle designed to serve as a mobile, one-stop solution for organ donation awareness and registration across Uttar Pradesh. This key initiative was inaugurated by Padma Shri Prof. R. K. Dhiman, Director, SGPGIMS, in the presence of senior faculty, transplant teams, and administrative leaders. This innovative van, introduced by the State Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation – Uttar Pradesh (SOTTO-U. P.) under the guidance of Prof. R. Harsvardhan, Joint Director, SOTTO-U. P., is part of a broader state strategy to promote organ donation, increase public engagement, and streamline donor pledging. It has been developed under the National Organ Transplant Programme (NOTP) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The second part of the day was marked by the Symposium on “Faith vis-à-vis Fact: Dispelling Myths on Organ Donation from Religious Perspectives”, held at the C. V. Raman Auditorium, Central Library Complex, SGPGIMS. The symposium brought together a distinguished gathering of religious scholars, transplant coordinators, senior medical faculty, and community health advocates.
Dr. Narayan Prasad, Prof and Head, Department of Nephrology, moderated a panel discussion on the theme of busting the religious myth about organ donation with renowned religious mentors of the cities.
Mr Paston Jerry Gibson Joy, Lucknow, ordinated Minister, Assemblies of God of North India Lead Pastor, Open doors AG Church, Gomti Nagar Extension, expressed the views of Christianity for organ donation and conveyed the message that Yishu Masih, remembered the sacrifice of God for the wellbeing of humanities, and thus to support the organ donation for well being of human.
M. Yusuf Mustafa Nadwi, Lecturer, Darul-Uloom Nadwatul-Ulama, Lucknow, expressed his thoughts from an Islamic point of view, and conveyed the message that many Islamic countries are already in support of Organ donation and transplantation. He expressed that organ donation is entirely permissible with a focus on saving lives and minimizing harms. Mr Nadawi emphasized that the principles of necessity overrule prohibitions are applied particularly when it comes to saving a life.
Mr. Gyani Gurjinder Singh, Malakpur Head Granthi (Chief Priest ), Gurdwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha, Naka Hindola, Lucknow, emphasized the sacrifices of Sikh Gurus for the well being of humans. Sikhism supports organ donation as a form of selfless service which is core principles of the religion.
Shri Aparimey Shyaam Das, Sri Radharaman Bihari ISKCON Temple, convinced the audience that the body is made of five elements: earth, water, fire, Air and space, and every part of the body will merge into these elements after death. The body is mortal, but the soul is immortal, and if the parts of the body can be used for saving the lives of the people, it must be donated. In conclusion, all major religious gurus unanimously expressed that organ donation after death should be promoted to save the life of the people.
Padmashri Prof R K Dhiman, the director of the institute was the Chief Guest on the occasion, he busted the myth that the even if some body take pledge of organ donation, Doctors on his duty, make every efforts to save the lives of the patients, and a team of doctors declared the brain death, not a single doctor. The President of Aalamban associates Charitable trust, Mr Sandip Kumar, and Secretary Sujata Deo, and their members are deeply involved in the pious work to upport organ donation, and emphasised that the trust will take forward the movements to the next level.
Dr Uday Pratap Singh, the transplant surgeon, busted myths about the concern of donor safety and told that no donor is harmed and it is always a priority donor should not have any harm in case of living donation.
Dr Rajesh Harshvardhan, from SOTTO made points about the activities that SOTTO is doing to take forward organ donation program forward.The panel discussions led by esteemed medical professionals and respected religious figures, addressed prevalent misconceptions about organ donation and emphasized the moral and ethical considerations that various religions hold regarding this life-saving act. The Myth-Busting Session involving the participants of about 500 in numbers, staff of SGPGIMS and students. Experts clarified that many religions, including Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, and Sikhism, support organ donation as an act of compassion and charity.
Dr Prasad, moderating the session, concluded that saving a life is a fundamental principle in all religions, and organ donation to save lives should be promoted and is a requirement of the moment. Prof Dhiman, the director, Prof Prasad, the HOD Nephrology, and Mr Sandip Kumar, President of Alamaban Associates appealed to the participants to come forward to spread the message and increase awareness about organ donation in the state. Organ donation is a noble act that aligns with their spiritual beliefs.
In a move that promises quicker and more reliable test results for thousands of patients every day, Department of Pathology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences inaugurated Uttar Pradesh’s first fully automated laboratory in its Clinical Chemistry section.
With this new high-tech system, SGPGI becomes one of only a few hospitals in the entire country to operate such an advanced laboratory setup. This means faster diagnoses, fewer errors, and better treatment outcomes — especially for patients who need urgent care. The newly upgraded lab is powered by Total Lab Automation — a cutting-edge system developed by Beckman Coulter, a global leader in lab technology. This smart setup handles over 4,000 tests per hour, which includes everything from routine blood tests to highly specialized diagnostics.
Earlier, lab technicians had to manually prepare samples, sort them, and run tests — a time-consuming and error-prone process. Now, most of this is done by robots and intelligent machines, ensuring faster results with greater accuracy.
According to Prof. R.K. Dhiman, Director SGPGI, "This upgrade is all about improving patient care. We want to make sure our patients get the right diagnosis at the right time."
The new lab will directly benefit patients with faster test reports. Waiting for test results can be stressful, especially during critical illness. The new system speeds up this process, helping doctors start treatment sooner. Secondly, this up gradation will facilitate more accurate results. Machines reduce the chance of human error, so results are more reliable — especially important for life-saving decisions.
Automated systems ensure each sample is handled properly, reducing the risk of mix-ups. With machines handling repetitive tasks, lab experts can now concentrate on more complex tests and research — which means better service and more medical breakthroughs.
Prof. Manoj Jain, Head of the Department, Pathology shared that this is the first such lab in Uttar Pradesh and among the most advanced in India. He appreciated Dr. Raghavendra, in charge of the lab, for leading this transformation. “This isn’t just a lab upgrade,” Prof. Jain said. “It’s a shift in how we practice modern medicine. Our lab is now faster, safer, and smarter — and our patients are the biggest winners.” This new lab automation is another step in SGPGI’s mission to bring world-class healthcare to the people of Uttar Pradesh and beyond.
As part of the World Breastfeeding Week 2025 celebrations, a Continuing Medical Education (CME) on Breastfeeding Awareness was jointly organized by the Department of Maternal & Reproductive Health and the Department of Neonatology at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow on 2nd August.
The event was graced by eminent dignitaries including Padmashri Prof. R.K. Dhiman, Director, SGPGIMS; the Chief Medical Superintendent Prof Devendra Gupta and Medical Superintendent Prof Rajesh Harshwardhan of the institute. The CME also saw the presence of Dr. Uma Singh, a former head of the department of obstetrics at KGMU and Dr. Piyali Bhattacharya, a prominent pediatrician from SGPGIMS, who added great value with their insights and presence.
A series of well orchestreted engaging activities by Dr Neeta Singh and Dr Akanksha were conducted during the program to promote awareness and foster dialogue on breastfeeding practices. Highlights included:
Poster presentations by nursing officers and nursing students, addressing key aspects of breastfeeding promotion and challenges.
Informative talks by senior residents from both departments (Dr Priyanka, Dr Arohi, Dr Rohit, Dr Saima, Dr Khushboo, Dr Saumya and Dr Ayushi), covering the physiology, counselling strategies, and tackling difficult breastfeeding scenarios.
An interactive cross-talk by Dr Ankita and Dr Kritika addressed common myths and real-world challenges.
A creative and impactful skit titled “The First Feed”, performed by 4th-year BSc Nursing students, showcased a mother’s breastfeeding journey.
An enthusiastic quiz competition and prize distribution ceremony added to the engagement and learning.
The event concluded with acknowledgement of the enthusiastic participation of nursing students and officers, the efforts of doctors, and the continued support from senior faculty members Dr Mandakini Pradhan, Dr Kirti Naranje, Dr Anita Singh and Dr Indulata of both departments.
Parents and mothers in attendance were also appreciated for staying till the end and engaging with the program.
The CME was a successful effort in promoting breastfeeding as a public health priority and exemplified collaborative spirit across specialties to support maternal and newborn well-being.
The Department of Head and Neck Surgery at SGPGIMS, Lucknow organized an Awareness programme and a CME on the occasion of World Head and Neck Cancer Day on 28th July, 2025 under the leadership of Head of Department Dr (Prof) Amit Keshri.
In his opening remark, Dr Amit Kesri highlighted that World Head and Neck Cancer Day is observed annually on July 27th to raise awareness about the rising incidence of head and neck cancers worldwide and their associated risk factors. This day also aims to acknowledge the impact head and neck cancers have on the general public as well as on the community. Consumption of paan-masala, gutkha, tobacco etc. is one of the main causes of this disease, so there is a need to work at every level to run awareness campaign among people for its prevention.
One of the Major highlights of the event was the launch of Head and Neck Cancer Support group. Cancer support groups are meetings for people with cancer and anyone touched by the disease. The main aim of the group is to connect patients with diagnosed head and neck cancers to other patients and the treating surgeons. Research shows that joining a support group improves both quality of life and survival.
Director, SGPGIMS Padmashri Prof. R.K. Dhiman was the chief guest for the programme. The event was also graced by Dean, Professor Shaleen Kumar, CMS Dr Devendra Gupta and HOD, Radiotherapy Dr Punita Lal.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Dhiman emphasized that the number of patients suffering from head and neck cancer in our country is about 30 to 40 percent. He laid emphasis on the multidisciplinary team approach towards management of Head and Neck Cancers. While surgery remains the main stay for early stage oral cancers, management of locally advanced cancers requires a team approach to ensure best outcome for the patient.
Prof Shaleen Kumar, Professor Devendra Gupta and Professor Punita Lal gave their address highlighting different aspects of Head and neck cancers and the importance of working as a team for the patient.
The event included talks from major stakeholders dealing with Head and Neck Cancers at the institute. Dr Nazrin Hameed, Assistant Professor, Head and Neck Surgery highlighted the major preventable causes of head and neck cancers and how screening can be done for early detection of these cancers. Dr Rudra Prakash, Assistant Professor, Head and Neck Surgery explained the management of early stage oral cancers .
Prof Punita Lal, Head of Department , Radiotherapy spoke about challenges faced by these patients after chemo-radiation. Dr Amit Rastogi, Department of Anesthesia highlighted anesthesia concerns while dealing with these patients and Dr Ankur Bhatnagar from Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns highlighted the complex reconstruction of locally advanced oral cancers. Dr Manoj Jain, HOD, Pathology highlighted important histopathological features after resection of these cancers. Dr Sanjay Dhiraj, Professor Anesthesiology spoke about pain and palliation in head and neck cancers.
In the end, Dr Indu Shukla, Associate Professor, Head and Neck Surgery proposed the vote of thanks.
To mark the World Hepatitis Day, which is celebrated on 28th July every year across the globe, the Department of Hepatology SGPGIMS, organized a two-day master class on 26th and 27th July for postgraduates’ medical students and practitioner on Viral Hepatitis.
Department of Hepatology is the first such department in the state of Uttar Pradesh and is providing dedicated services to the patients suffering from advanced liver diseases. The department is running a free treatment center for the diagnosis and treatment of viral hepatitis under the National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme.
The training programme included extensive series of lectures and discussions on different types of viral hepatitis, with special focus on hepatitis B and C. As viral hepatitis can be deadly and is taking millions of lives annually, the initiative from this newly formed department can be a game changer for the medical personnels and society. Padmashri Dr. R K Dhiman, the director of the institute was the person behind starting the national viral hepatitis control program in the country. On this occasion, Dr Dhiman stressed on the need of screening for viral hepatitis and early treatment and said that viral hepatitis could only be eliminated by 2030 if we could train our young doctors and practicing physicians about the importance of early diagnosis.Dr Amit Goel, Professor and Head, Department of Hepatology was the course director and delivered lecture on diagnosis and management of viral hepatitis. He orchestrated the entire training program. Dr Amit is also the head of WHO collaborating Centre for viral hepatitis and serves to WHO as a subject expert for viral hepatitis.
Dr Devendra Gupta, CMS of the institute said that viral hepatitis is a public health problem. Amit Goel, HOD hepatology stressed on vaccination strategies and diagnostic modalities. Dr Ajay Kumar Mishra, and Dr Surender Singh, faculty department of hepatology also educated the students and moderated the interactive sessions.
Many renowned gastroenterologist from King George Medical University and Medanta Hospital participated as faculty in this activity.
The training programme was attended by over 150 medical students and practicing physicians from Lucknow and several adjacent districts. Students were also given opportunity to show their research work on viral hepatitis and were awarded prize for the same.
The Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, SGPGI celebrated its 38th Foundation Day on 26th July at HG Khurana Auditorium, Lecture Theatre. A CME was conducted to mark the occasion which focused on the theme “Bridging Gaps & Building Solutions in Heart Failure Management”
The meeting was attended by Stalwarts in the field of Surgical Management of Heart failure from all over the country which included Dr. K.R. Balakrishnan, Chief CVTS Surgeon, MGM Healthcare, Chennai, Dr. Anvay Mulay, Chief CVTS Surgeon, H.N. Reliance Foundation, Mumbai, Dr. (Brig.) Sameer Kumar, AFMC and Dr. Rajneesh Malhotra, Chief CVTS Surgeon, Max Hospital, New Delhi, to name a few.
The program started with the customary lamp lighting and invocation to Ma Saraswati.
Director SGPGI Professor R K Dhiman welcomed the distinguished guests.
The discussions focused on the evolution and current status of surgical treatment for heart failure in India, with a special emphasis on the challenges faced in states like Uttar Pradesh where it is still not started. Experts shared insights on how a “robust heart and lung transplantation” programs have been successfully developed in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and the National Capital Region of India and armed forces and how to emulate the same success story in SGPGIMS and the state of Uttar Pradesh.
A major highlight of the celebration was 3rd Professor P.K. Ghosh Memorial oration which was delivered by Professor K.R. Balakrishnan, widely regarded as the guiding force behind most heart and lung transplant programs in the country, having mentored almost all the transplant programs in this country.
Professor Balakrishnan, a celebrated surgeon and an accomplished scientist delivered the oration on the topic “Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery: An Indian Perspective”.
Speaking on the occasion he said that technology can help in reducing the scope for human errors in surgery and deliver better outcomes. He stressed the need to promote interdisciplinary research where doctors and engineers jointly collaborate in the larger interest of patients.
Dr Anvay Mulay Chief CVTS Surgeon, H.N. Reliance Foundation, Mumbai, spoke on ‘The role of Acute Circulatory Support in Heart and Lung Failure’.
Dr. Aditya Kapoor, HOD, Cardiology SGPGI delivered a lecture on ‘Management of Advanced Heart Failure: Drugs and Devices’.
Dr. (Brig.) Sameer Kumar, AFMC deliberated on the journey of Heart Transplant Programme in Armed Forces Medical Services.
The CME concluded with interactive and interesting panel discussion.
Prof Shaleen Kumar, Dean SGPGI, distinguished faculty, Nursing Officers, Technical officers, students and staff from department of CVTS attended the program.
Recognizing the pivotal role of Empanelled Healthcare Providers (EHCPs) in operationalizing the massive schemes of Ayushman Bharat with Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna, State Agency for Comprehensive Health and Integrated Services (SACHIS), under the leadership of Smt. Archana Verma, IAS, Chief Executive Officer, SACHIS, and Dr. Pooja Yadav, IAS, Additional CEO, SACHIS, organized a comprehensive two-day capacity-building workshop in collaboration with the Department of Hospital Administration, SGPGIMS.
The workshop was held on 17th and 21st July, 2025 at Seminar Hall, Department of Hospital Administration.
This structured multi session training was conducted in two sessions with each batch comprising 60 participants from EHCPs across various districts. This initiative aimed to bridge operational gaps, ensure compliance with AB-PMJAY protocols, and empower EHCPs with the latest tools, workflows, and best practices required for seamless scheme execution.
The event was graced by Smt. Archana Verma, IAS, CEO, SACHIS, Prof. Devendra Gupta, Chief Medical Superintendent, SGPGIMS, Prof. R. Harsvardhan, Medical Superintendent, SGPGIMS and Mr. Ranjeet Sammiyer, General Manager and Head of HR, SACHIS.
Prof. R. Harsvardhan, MS, SGPGIMS highlighted the significance of capacity building for enhancing scheme performance and quality healthcare delivery at the provider level. This was followed by a talk by Prof. Devendra Gupta, CMS, SGPGIMS, wherein he shared a compelling overview of AB-PMJAY's impact at SGPGIMS. He emphasized how, in the past, patients often had to borrow money or forgo treatment due to financial constraints. He called AB-PMJAY a "booster" that has dramatically changed access to quality care for the underserved population.
This was followed by an insightful address by Smt. Archana Verma, IAS, Chief Executive Officer, SACHIS, who emphasized the critical importance of such training initiatives and marks a significant step towards strengthening the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) at the grassroots level. It aims to empower empanelled healthcare providers with the knowledge and tools necessary deliver to timely, efficient, and quality healthcare services.
The technical sessions were led by Mr. Ranjeet Sammiyer and his team, who provided structured a overview of AB-PMJAY'S processes. Mr. Sammiyer set the context with a briefing on the scheme's operational flow, followed by sessions from his team members on key components including the User Management Portal (UMP), Beneficiary Identification System (BIS), Transaction Management System 2.0 (TMS 2.0) and the Hospital Empanelment Module (HEM). Furthermore, attendees were also sensitized about the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Rajya Karamchari Cashless Chikitsa Yojana (PDDURKCCY), with a focus on its relevance and integration with existing service delivery mechanisms.
A dedicated open discussion segment allowed participants to raise practical concerns, implementation hurdles, and system-related queries, which were effectively addressed by experts. This participatory dialogue fostered collaborative problem-solving and clarified many field-level ambiguities. Adequate logistical support was provided to create a conducive learning environment.
On the second day Maj. (Dr.) Saurabh Singh, Assistant Professor, Hospital Administration emphasized the critical role of capacity-building initiatives in elevating healthcare delivery standards and enhancing the effectiveness of AB-PMJAY at the provider level. He highlighted that SGPGIMS has been at the forefront in adopting digital health systems and was among the frontrunner in the state to successfully and smoothly implement Transaction Management System (TMS) 2.0, setting a benchmark for other empanelled healthcare providers.
As a landmark initiative under AB-PMJAY, SGPGIMS has successfully implemented mobile-based bedside bio-authentication, to operationalize this advanced mechanism for pre-authorization. This breakthrough has transformed the traditionally time-consuming and manual workflow into a streamlined, patient-centric, and technology-driven process.
Additionally, supporting documents are uploaded instantly through mobile scanning applications, which integrate directly into a centralized Google Spreadsheet-based dashboard that enables live monitoring and coordination.
This integrated system has significantly reduced turnaround time (TAT) for approvals, improved compliance with Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs), and enhanced overall operational transparency. By minimizing patient movement and administrative burden, it also strengthens the quality of care and institutional accountability. More than 300 healthcare professionals from empanelled public and private hospitals across Uttar Pradesh were trained through live demonstrations.
This workshop exemplifies the joint commitment of SACHIS and SGPGIMS, under the stewardship of Prof. R. K. Dhiman, Director, SGPGIMS, and the able leadership of Prof. R. Harsvardhan, Medical Superintendent, SGPGIMS to advance health system capacity and ensure quality care delivery under the AB- PMJAY scheme.
SGPGI Unveils “RHD Roko Initiative” with UP Government & Stanford Biodesign, Leading India’s First Statewide Drive to Eliminate Rheumatic Heart Disease
On July 11, 2025, a high-level meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) was held at SGPGIMS, Lucknow, to guide and support the RHD Roko Initiative. The meeting brought together leading clinicians, scientists, public health experts, and stakeholders from across India and abroad, unified by a bold and shared vision —a first-of-its-kind, large-scale, collaborative program aiming to eliminate Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) from Uttar Pradesh over the next decade
The meeting was chaired by Shri. Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma, Principal Secretary, Medical Education, Govt of UP, who is spearheading the program. The team from SGPGI was led by Padmashri Prof RK Dhiman, Director, SGPGI, Prof. Aditya Kapoor, Head of Cardiology, and Prof. S.K. Agarwal, Head of CVTS.
Experts from Stanford Biodesign, USA (Prof. Anurag Mairal, Dr Saolni Doshi, Dr. Jagdish Chaturvedi); Director, American Heart Association Strategically Focused Children’s Research Network (Dr. Craig Sable); Executive Director, Paediatric Cardiology, Fortis Escorts, Delhi (Dr Anita Saxena ); Dr. Prakash Raj Regmi (Program Director Nepal Heart Foundation); PATH (Dr. Aurpit Patnaik, Dr. Rohitashwa Kumar, Dr. Satyabrata Routray); Edwards Lifesciences (Dr Rohit Singh) and India’s vibrant indigenous health technology innovation ecosystem (Tricog: Dr Charit Bhograj) outlined the potential workflow of the program. Designated representatives from the UP National Health Mission (Dr SK Gautam, Dr Reshma Masood) were also present.
In his opening remarks, Prof Anurag Mairal said that the insights and expertise of the Scientific Advisory Committee will be crucial in ensuring that UP can serve as a model for RHD elimination across India. He said that this effort would represent a truly transformative effort in India's public health landscape bringing together government leadership, clinical expertise, technology innovation, and community engagement — all in service of a single goal: to eliminate rheumatic heart disease from Uttar Pradesh.
Dr. Dhiman welcomed the initiative as a landmark step toward comprehensive, technology-enabled preventive cardiology in India.He said that such models show how global innovation and local implementation can come together to solve complex health challenges and SGPGI would be proud to support this initiative.
Shri Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma emphasized the importance of making the program seamlessly amalgamate with the existing state Govt health program through the active involvement of Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) foot soldiers, who are the first point of contact with school children. He reiterated that this would make this initiative scalable and implementable.
Dr. Aditya Kapoor highlighted the existing burden of RHD in India and opined that a verbal questionnaire coupled with an AI-stethoscope would help in picking up undetected RHD cases that could be further screened by echocardiography. He informed that this AI stethoscope (designed by Tricog, AI steth India) had already been tested in SGPGI and found to be fairly reliable in picking up heart disease.
Prof. S.K. Agarwal dwelt upon the importance of capacity-building at the district level to ensure early intervention and reduce the long-term burden of RHD. He said that a combination of simple clinical pathways and technology would ensure timely diagnosis and referral.
The RHD Roko Pilot Project, shall work through a multi-tiered clinical pathway.1. Initial screening via a simple questionnaire,
2. AI-enabled digital stethoscope for murmur detection, and
3. Echocardiography at district hospital
4. Followed by referral to SGPGIMS for tertiary care for confirmed cases.
This committee shall play a vital role in developing and refining clinical protocols, monitoring implementation efficiency, and designing training programs for District Early Intervention Center (DEICs), PHCs, and CHCs across UP. This initiative stands as a model of innovation-driven public health and marks a major step toward eliminating RHD from India.
Subsequent to the Sudden cardiac arrest awareness and CPR workshop at UP Awas Evam Vikas Parishad Bhawan on 28.5.2025, an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)was installed at the Vikas Parishad bhawan on 2nd July 2025.
This AED or shock machine is an integral part of the technique to save victims of sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) apart from learning CPR or cardio pulmonary resuscitation.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Aditya Kapoor, HOD, Cardiology, Sanjay Gandhi PGI said that SCA can happen to anyone, anytime and anywhere. In our country, nearly 6-7 lac people die suddenly at home or at public places due to SCA.
Without immediate help (within the first three minutes) the victim’s chances of survival are nearly zero. Although SCA victims can be by bystanders, such victims do not survive due to minimal public awareness and knowledge on how to handle such emergencies. Every one minute delay in initiating life saving measures in the form of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by bystanders decreases the chances of survival by 10%.
Dr Balkar Singh, IAS, Housing Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh Awas Evam Vikas Parishad under whose kind patronage the installation was conducted, emphasised that CPR is a simple life saving skill and can be easily learned. He appreciated the efforts of SGPGI and ICICI in this regard.
The program was also attended by Ms Pallavi Mishra, PCS, Deputy Housing Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh Awas Evam Vikas Parishad, Mr Dhiraj, Mr Tarun and Mr Kshitij from ICICI bank.
In a significant step towards improving emergency cardiac care, the Government of Uttar Pradesh, in collaboration with Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow launched the UP STEMI Care Program — a pioneering public health initiative to reduce mortality from ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), one of the most life-threatening forms of heart attack on 28th June.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in India, responsible for over 28% of all-cause mortality.
In Uttar Pradesh, CAD-related deaths are also rising alarmingly (~ 5 lacs STEMI/year) with limited access to timely and effective treatment in rural and semi-urban areas. Amongst patients aged 40-69 and > 70 years, CAD accounts for nearly 25% of all deaths in UP. Amongst those < 40 years, 10% of all deaths are due to CAD.
Despite advances in cardiac science, STEMI care in India faces several systemicchallenges. A large proportion of patients and families fail to recognize the early warning signs of a heart attack, leading to delayed medical contact. Even when they do seek care, transport facilities are often inadequate, and many peripheral health centreslack access to ECG machines, trained personnel, and appropriate interpretation skills. This leads to under-diagnosis or misdiagnosis of STEMI, with irreversible heart damage or death being common outcomes.
To address this urgent need, the UP STEMI Care Program introduces a multi-tiered, system-based Spoke and Hub model. The program ensures that fibrinolytic therapy using tectophases, a potent clot-busting drug, is made readily available at peripheral and district hospitals, enabling early thrombolysis at the first point of contact. Simultaneously, the program introduces tele-ECG transmission and central interpretation hubs, empowering health workers in rural areas to detect heart attacks accurately and initiate timely treatment.
A key feature of the program is its adoption of a pharmacoinvasive strategy using a hub-and-spoke model. In this model, the spokes ie district hospitals and CHCs, equipped to initiate fibrinolysis within the golden hour, while the Hubs – tertiary cardiac care centers like SGPGIMS – receive referred patients for early PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) within 3–24 hours after lysis. This approach *bridges the gap between immediate access and advanced care*, providing evidence-based, time-sensitive STEMI treatment in resource-limited settings.
SGPGIMS has played a central role in conceptualizing and implementing this initiative, offering its clinical expertise, academic leadership, and telemedicineinfrastructure. Speaking at the launch event, Prof. Aditya Kapoor, Head, Department of Cardiology SGPGIMS, said,”this program is a major leap forward in reducing preventable cardiac deaths in UP. By combining government support with medical innovation, we’re creating a model for the entire country.”
Dr Ankit Sahu, Addl Prof, Cardiology, opined that this program aimed to deliver time-critical cardiac care to the remotest corners of UP and is likely to set benchmarks for STEMI care delivery in resource-constrained settings.
Shri Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma, Principal Secretary, Medical Health and Family Welfare/Medical Education, Uttar Pradesh affirmed that the UP STEMI Care Program represents a robust doctor-government partnership that prioritizes equitable access to life-saving care. With the rollout of this program, Uttar Pradesh aims to significantly reduce STEMI-related mortality and serve as a blueprint for scalable cardiac care delivery across India.
PadmashriProf RK Dhiman, Director SGPGI expressed enthusiasm over SGPGI partnering the UP Government in this initiative and ensured his full guidance and support for this program.
With the inspiration of the Director SGPGI Padmashri Prof R K Dhiman and under the able guidance of Lt. Col. Jaydeep Singh Ghuman, Joint Director (Administration), Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, organized a comprehensive seminar on “Code of Conduct” on June 27, 2025. The event took place at the Prof. S.S. Agarwal Auditorium and witnessed enthusiastic participation from newly appointed staff, officers, and employees of the Institute
The session commenced with insightful addresses by Lt. Col. Jaydeep Singh Ghuman and Shri Prakash Singh, Joint Director (Materials Management), who explained the Uttar Pradesh Government Servant Conduct Rules, 1956 (Amended 1998) in a simple and comprehensive manner, underlining its relevance in daily professional conduct.
The seminar was graced by Prof. Devendra Gupta, Chief Medical Superintendent, Prof. Anu Bihari, Chairperson, Internal Complaints Committee and HOD, Gastro Surgery and Shri Nikhil Chandra, Chief Administrative Officer. They addressed the audience with words of encouragement and inspiration, particularly directed towards the newly inducted staff.
A major highlight of the event was the presence of two distinguished guest speakers—Shri Sudhir Saxena, Senior Administrative Officer (Retired), and Mrs. Shalini Mathur, a renowned social worker, Honorary Secretary of SURAKSHA NGO, and external member of the Institute’s Internal Complaints Committee.
Shri Saxena offered an in-depth understanding of the constitutional basis and key provisions of government service conduct, notably under Article 309 of the Constitution of India. He also elaborated on Rule 3(c), emphasizing the importance of maintaining absolute integrity and devotion to duty at all times.
Mrs. Shalini Mathur delivered a compelling presentation on “Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace”, explaining the salient features of the relevant Act and underlining the legal and moral responsibility of all employees to uphold the dignity and safety of women in the workplace.
The seminar concluded with a vote of thanks by Shri S.S. Ashraf, Senior Administrative Officer, who acknowledged the efforts of the organizing team. Special appreciation was extended to Shri Mukesh Saxena (Administrative Officer) as the Executive Committee Convener, and Shri Ashwani Kumar Verma and Shri Kuldeep Gupta (Senior Administrative Assistants) for their vital role in the successful execution of the program.
The seminar reaffirmed SGPGIMS’s commitment to ethical governance, gender sensitization, and creating a safe, transparent, and responsible workplace environment.
Two facilities were inaugurated at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow on 23rd June 2025. First is the state-of-the-art Health ATM at its Apex Trauma Centre and another is Parag Dairy Kiosk.
The kiosk and equipment of Health ATM have been arranged by Lucknow Smart City, while human resources (HR) and reagents have been arranged by the Telemedicine Department. This joint effort aims to make healthcare services more accessible, efficient and technologically empowered for patients, visitors and people living in nearby residential areas.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Padmashri Prof. R. K. Dhiman, Director, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Prof. Shaleen Kumar, Dean, Prof. R. Harsh Vardhan, Medical Superintendent & Head, Department of Hospital Administration, Mr. A. K. Singh, General Manager, Lucknow Smart City Limited (LSCL), Mr. Arun Srivastava, Head, ATC.
Also present were senior faculty members of the institute, clinical staff and representatives of technical partners. The initiative was coordinated under the guidance of the Department of Hospital Administration, SGPGIMS.
The Health ATM is a touchscreen-based digital health kiosk, equipped with advanced sensors and testing devices and is capable of checking over 20 health parameters in a matter of minutes. The services included are: Blood pressure, Blood sugar (blood glucose), ECG, Oxygen saturation (SpO2), BMI & body temperature and Pulse rate.
The system is also linked to telemedicine and e-prescription facilities, allowing patients to remotely consult specialists for minor ailments and get primary check-ups done.
In his address, Director Professor Dhiman said, “Health ATM is a visionary step towards integrating technology in patient care, especially in high-traffic areas like trauma centres and residential areas around them. It reflects our commitment towards preventive healthcare services and faster diagnosis.”
The opening of this Health ATM is expected to significantly reduce the waiting time for basic tests. It will enable individuals to access quick health information and is a significant effort towards promoting preventive and digital healthcare by the institute.
This initiative is in line with national health initiatives like Digital India and Ayushman Bharat and will help in making healthcare more accessible through innovation and public-private partnerships.
Another facility inaugurated was Parag Dairy Kiosk which has been set up near the entrance of Married Residential Accommodation (MRA) PG Complex, SGPGIMS Campus. It was also inaugurated by Director, SGPGIMS. On this occasion, Chief Medical Superintendent, SGPGIMS, Prof. Devendra Gupta, Medical Superintendent, Prof. R. Harshvardhan, Dean Prof Shaleen Kumar, Sri Prakash Singh, JDMM, Lt Col JS Ghumman, JDA and General Manager of Parag Dairy along with their team were present.
The kiosk offers a wide range of dairy products like milk, flavoured milk, curd, butter, paneer, lassi, buttermilk and various nutritious snacks.
This will enable the healthcare workers and their families residing in the campus to avail hygienic, nutritious and healthy food, thereby reducing dependence on outside vendors and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
On this occasion , Director Prof. R. K. Dhiman said," The Parag Dairy Kiosk is an important addition to our hospital facilities. This initiative reflects our commitment to the well-being of our healthcare workers and promote healthy eating and create a positive work environment."
On this occasion, Medical Superintendent Prof. R. Harshvardhan said, “The establishment of Parag Dairy Kiosk is an important step towards the health and well-being of our healthcare workers. We appreciate the efforts of everyone who made this initiative a reality.
The two week long activities on Yoga practises organised at SGPGI to commemorate the 11th International Yoga Day culminated on 21st June with the demonstration of various Aasanas by Yogacharya Dr Ravinder Verma and Dr. Anchal Verma of Himalayan Gadhwal University, Paudi, Uttarakhand.
During these two weeks, various sessions were held for different groups which included comprehensive and impactful workshop on Yoga by Department of Hospital Administration, SGPGI, session on Surya Namaskar by College of Nursing, a program on Virasat se Vikas: Yoga ki bhumika " organised by Nursing Division under he ageis of Nurses Health Club and the inauguration of Yoga Garden at Amrit Vatita, SGPGI.
College of Medical Technologist and Allied Health Sciences (CMT & A.H.Sc.) successfully organized a yoga marathon on the morning of 17th June 2025.
The event began at 6:00AM from CMT building and covered almost 2-3 KM ending to Lake area within SGPGIMS campus. A vibrant group of more than 80 students from CMT and nursing, along with faculty members and staff took part in this Marathon.
The session was graced by Dr. Shaleen Kumar, Dean, SGPGIMS. He urged students to incorporate yoga into their daily lives and encouraged them to develop a healthy lifestyle, particularly eat healthy and also to adopt healthy eating habits.
The event was coordinated by Dr. Krishna Kant to ensure a smooth and impactful event under the guidance of Dr. Lokendra Sharma, Nodal Officer, CMT.
The theme of 11th International Yoga Day was: “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”. It was not just a one-day event, it reflected the country's enduring commitment towards holistic health, environmental harmony and global welfare.
Yoga Day celebration was organized at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow from 6 am on 21st June 2025. Officiating Director, SGPGI, Professor Shaleen Kumar, Chief Medical Superintendent Professor Devendra Gupta, Medical Superintendent Professor Rajesh Harshvardhan and Program Director Professor Atul Sonkar, Executive Registrar Lt Col Varun Bajpai, Joint Director Admn Lt Col Jaideep Singh Ghuman along with faculty members and staff of the institute were present in the yoga session.
Under the guidance of Chief Guest Yogacharya Dr. Ravinder Verma and Dr. Anchal Verma, Surya Namaskar was practiced after following the yoga activities. On this occasion, Professor Shaleen Kumar said that yoga is not just a one-day practice, but it is an art of living a healthy life which makes a person holistically empowered and positive.
Yogacharya Dr. Ravinder Verma highlighted the health benefits of regular yoga. He emphasised the need of at least doing 10 minutes of yoga in any form be it pranayama (breathing exercises) or simple vajrasana, which can be done anytime of the day to keep ourselves mentally and physically fit. The yoga session was focused on the set of aasanas which promotes holistic benefits, especially for beginners and busy professionals who can incorporate them into their daily routines.
At the end of the program, Professor Devendra Gupta thanked all the invited participants.
Fatty liver disease is a rapidly growing health problem of modern era. Severe form of fatty liver disease is known as NASH, i.e., Non-Alcoholic Steato-Hepatitis. Globally, to raise the awareness about fatty liver disease among common people, International NASH day is celebrated on the second Thursday of June every year.
The Department of Hepatology, SGPGIMS Lucknow, celebrated International NASH day on 14th June. The program was inaugurated by the Director, Professor RK Dhiman, SGPGIMS, Dr Harsh Vardhan, Medical Superintendent, SGPGIMS, Professor Amit Goel, HOD Hepatology; Professor Sumit Rungta, HOD Gastroenterology, KGMU; and Dr Abhai Verma, HOD, Gastroenterology, Medanta Hospital, Lucknow. The dignitaries emphasized that every third person in our country is affected with fatty liver disease. Diabetes and obesity are the major risk factors for fatty liver disease. Our country is the global capital of obesity and diabetes. We are likely to be the global capital of fatty liver disease in future. He specifically emphasized on early detection of fatty liver diseases so that the progression to cirrhosis and liver cancer can be prevented.
A certificate course was organized by Assistant Professor Surender Singh, Hepatology, and Senior Dieticians Mrs Reeta Anand, Shilpi Tripathi and Archana Sinha. Over 150 young dieticians’ participants from across the state received hands-on training about the practical tips on dietary advices for the management of fatty liver disease, particularly NASH.
The event featured keynote speakers, including Professor Himanshu Reddy (KGMU), Professor Abhai Verma (Medanta Hospital Lucknow), Professor LK Bharti (SGPGIMS), and others. They emphasized the importance of healthy food and lifestyle in reversing NASH and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD).
The program was held at the Telemedicine Lecture Theatre and included a quiz and hands-on training for participants. Faculty members from various medical institutions, including Preeti Pandey, Mridul Vibha, Kalpana Singh, and others, shared their views and discussions.
The celebration aimed to promote awareness, prevention, and management of NASH, highlighting the role of healthy lifestyle choices in reversing the condition. By spreading awareness and promoting best practices, the department seeks to address the growing burden of liver diseases in India. It was emphasized that by working together, we can promote liver health and reduce the impact of NASH on individuals and communities.
14/06/2025: SGPGIMS Celebrates World Blood Donor Day 2025 with Felicitation and Awareness Activities
On the occasion of World Blood Donor Day 2025, the Department of Transfusion Medicine, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, organized a special event at the H.G. Khurana Auditorium on June 14, 2025.
The event was graced by Prof. R.K. Dhiman, Director, SGPGIMS, who felicitated 50 voluntary blood donors and donor organizers, in the presence of eminent dignitaries including Dr. Rajesh Harshvardhan, Medical Superintendent (MS); Dr. Devendra Gupta, Chief Medical Superintendent (CMS); and Shri Prakash Singh, Finance Officer. Distinguished faculty members Dr. Prashant Agarwal and Dr. Dheeraj Khetan were also present on the occasion.
The program included a voluntary blood donation camp and the registration of voluntary platelet donors, aimed at supporting patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions requiring platelet transfusions.
Prof. Priti Elhence, Head of the Department of Transfusion Medicine, addressed the gathering and elaborated on the importance of voluntary blood donation and its role in saving lives.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Bharat Singh, who acknowledged the support of the donors, organizers, faculty, staff, and volunteers in making the celebration a success.
International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on 21st June to give global recognition to the importance of India's ancient tradition of Yoga and its physical, mental and spiritual health benefits.
Yoga inspires people to live a more balanced and healthy life by adopting this holistic practice.
The theme of the year 2025 is “Yoga contributes to building well-being”.
To commemorate International Yoga Day, various programmes were organised in SGPGI in the last two weeks.
A comprehensive and impactful workshop was organized by the Department of Hospital Administration in collaboration with General Hospital, SGPGIMS on 14th June, 2025 in S S Aggarwal Auditorium.
The program started with the welcome address by Dr. R. Harsh Vardhan, Medical Superintendent and Head, Department of Hospital Administration. Highlighting the institute's mission of "yoga and life balance", he said that "yoga is extremely relevant in modern health care as a prevention and complementary therapy of lifestyle diseases."
After this Prof. Devendra Gupta, Chief Medical Superintendent shared his views on “Yoga is a lifestyle, not just an exercise”. He explained that yoga is not just a practice but a way of life, which leads to overall good health and long-term happiness.
Prof. R. K. Dhiman, Director, SGPGI delivered an inspirational speech on the topic “Yoga and Daily Life: The way to be active and alert”. He said that yoga is not limited to just the yoga mat, rather it should be present in every moment of our life.
Dr. Piyali Bhattacharya, Senior Pediatrician, General Hospital, SGPGIMS participated as a special guest.
All the speakers were honored by Prof. R. Harsh Vardhan with memento in the form of the book "Celebrating Life : 6 Steps to Complete the Blossoming of your Consciousness" (Author: Rishi Nityapragya).
The scientific framework of the program was diverse and rich, which was made even more interesting by the gracious presence of members of Ishaa Foundation and Art of Living.
Dr. Rohit Uniyal (Ishaa Foundation) inspired everyone to be on the journey of introspection, balance and inner transformation. Explaining the method of "Inner Engineering", he said that yoga makes life simple and balanced.
This was followed by the presentation of Dr. V.K. Paliwal, Professor, Department of Neurology, on “From Breath to Brain: How Pranayama Calms the Nervous System”. He explained that controlled breathing directly affects our autonomic nervous system, specifically the parasympathetic branch, which is associated with relaxation and healing.
Dr. Harshit Khare, Assistant Professor, Department of Cardiology, SGPGI spoke on the topic “Role of Yoga in Heart Health”. He explained that regular asanas improve blood circulation, flexibility and heart function, while pranayam and meditation help in controlling stress and high blood pressure.
Dr. Ambika Tandon, Assistant Professor, Department of Endocrinology, SGPGI highlighted “Role of Yoga in the Management of Diabetes and Obesity”. Yoga is helpful in controlling psychological factors such as stress and inactive lifestyle.
Finally, the Art of Living team led by Dr. Shweta Upadhyay and Ms. Anjali Seth brought a calm, energizing finale to the session.
The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Shalini Trivedi, Academic Senior Resident.
More than 150 participants attended the program which included nursing officers, senior nursing staff, yoga instructors, NGO members and students from College of Nedical Technology and College of Nursing.
An informative and interesting exhibition on the 'Importance of Nature" was inaugurated by Director Prof. R K Dhiman on 12th June at the Green House Complex near Oxygen Gas Plant st SGPGI. On this occasion, Joint Director Administration Lt. Colonel Jaideep Singh Ghuman, Chief Administrative Officer Mr. Nikhil Chandra, Executive Officer Horticulture Mr. PC Gupta, Horticulture Inspectors Mr. Awadhesh Kumar Gautam and Mr. Ajay Kumar, Administrative Officer Mr. Sanjay Jain, Senior Sanitation Officer, Mr. Om Prakash and many other officers and employees of Horticulture and Engineering Department were present. The exhibition concluded on 14th june highlighting the importance of trees and green environment.
On 10th June, College of Nursing, SGPGIMS organized the session on Surya Namaskar at 6.30 am in institute’s Cricket Stadium.
The event took place under the guidance of Padma Shri, Prof. R.K. Dhiman, Director, SGPGIMS and supported by Dean, Prof, Shaleen Kumar and Medical Superintendent, Prof. R. Harshvardhan. The event procceded under the chairmanship of Dr. Radha K. Principal, College of Nursing, SGPGIMS. Around 180 participants attended the programme which include Faculty Members, Nursing Officers, Security Personnel and House keeping staff and students. The M.Sc Nursing, B.Sc Nursing and CMT students actively participated in the Programme and performed the Surya Namaskar with full enthusiasm and zeal.
On 7th June, sandalwood plants were planted around the lake of the new campus. Dr Devendra Gupta, CMS, Dr R Harshvardhan, Medical Superintendent, Lt. Col Jaideep Singh Ghumman, JDA, Dr. Praveer Rai, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology and Faculty Incharge, Engineering, Prof V K Paliwal, Dept of Neurology, Dr. Prerna Kapoor, Senior Physician, General Hospital SGPGI planted the trees.
Earlier on 6th June, Nursing Division under the ageis of Nurses Health Club organised a program "Virasat se Vikas: Yoga ki bhumika" in HG Khurana auditorium, SGPGI.
The program started with registration and pretest by Mr. Manu Thambi, Member, Nurses Health Club Committee & SNO, Department of Hospital Administration, SGPGIMS followed by the opening remarks and welcome address by Mrs. Ritaja Singh, Organising Secretary, Nurses Health Club & Nursing Superintendent. The first scientific talk was delivered by Mr. Dhikhil C.D, Coordinator, Nurses Health Club and SNO, Department of Hospital Administration. He elaborated on the history of yoga, its heritage and it's evolution from prehistoric times to current trends, enlightening the difference between ancient and modern yoga. This was followed by demonstration of various yoga positions and asanas by Mrs. Ragini Srivastava, Lead- Yoga Division, Nurses Health Club Committee & SNO, Neurology Department for the attendees. The program also had a practical demonstration of meditation.
More than 150 Nurses including Nursing Supervisors, In-charges , Assistant Nursing Superintendents, Senior Nursing officers, Nursing officers, and Nursing Students from college of Nursing actively participated in the event.
On 4th June, 'The Yoga Garden: Abode of Nature and Peace' was inaugurated at Amrit Vatika, SGPGI by Prof. R.K. Dhiman, Director, SGPGI, Lucknow by cutting the ribbon at 10:00 am in the institute premises.
Director Prof. R.K. Dhiman, Chief Medical Superintendent Prof. Devendra Gupta, Medical Superintendent Prof. Rajesh Harshvardhan, Joint Director Administration Lt. Col. Jaideep Singh Ghuman, Professor Nuclear Medicine, Dr. Amitabh Arya, Executive Officer, Horticulture, Mr. P. C. Gupta, Inspectors, Horticulture Mr. A.K. Gautam and Mr. Ajay Kumar senior officers and employees planted trees of fruits in the Yoga Vatika of the institute campus.
संजय गाँधी स्नातकोत्तर आयुर्विज्ञान संस्थान लखनऊ में दिनांक 04 जून को संस्थान के प्रवेश द्वार से मरीजों को अस्पताल परिसर में ले जाने हेतु 05 गोल्फ कार्ट वाहनो को क्रियाशील कर दिया गया । इसका औपचारिक उद्घाटन संस्थान के निदेशक पद्मश्री प्रो० आर० के० धीमन द्वारा किया गया। ये गोल्फ कार्ट आई.सी.आई.सी.आई. बैंक द्वारा कॉरपोरेट सोशल रिस्पांसबिलिटी (CSR) के तहत संस्थान को रोगियों की आवागमन की सुविधा हेतु प्रदान किये गए हैं । लो-फ्लोर होने के कारण सामान्यतया मरीजों व उनके सम्बन्धियों को इसमें चढ़ने-उतरने में सुविधा रहेगी । इसकी सुविधा का लाभ लेने के लिए रोगियों व उनके परिजनों को कोई शुल्क नहीं देना होगा । संस्थान में आने वाले मरीजों द्वारा संस्थान के मेन गेट नम्बर-2 से न्यू ओ.पी.डी., ओल्ड ओ.पी.डी., इमरजेंसी मेडिसिन, इ.एम.आर.टी.सी, एल.टी.यू. बिल्डिंग एवं जनरल हॉस्पिटल आदि स्थानों पर आवागमन हेतु इसका उपयोग किया जायेगा ।
इस अवसर पर संस्थान के मुख्य चिकित्सा अधीक्षक प्रो० देवेंद्र गुप्ता, चिकित्सा अधीक्षक प्रो० राजेश हर्षवर्धन, संयुक्त निदेशक, प्रशासन कर्नल जयदीप सिंह घुम्मन और प्रभारी वाहन विभाग श्री योगेंद्र भारद्वाज, मौजूद थे। ICICI बैंक की ओर से श्री सुमित मेहरोत्रा (स्टेट हेड, यू. पी., छत्तीशगढ़ व् उड़ीसा) सुश्री दीप्ती माथुर (रीजनल हेड), व श्री विशाल सक्सेना (जोनल हेड) उपस्थित थे ।
The Department of Endocrinology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, in collaboration with the College of Nursing, commemorated World Thyroid Day on 24th May by organising a comprehensive Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme. Held at the College of Nursing Auditorium, Advanced Diabetes Centre, the event aimed to elevate awareness and deepen the understanding of thyroid disorders among healthcare professionals and students.
The programme commenced with a warm welcome from Dr. Subhash B Yadav, Professor, Endocrinology department, who greeted the delegates and underscored the critical importance of thyroid health in the community. The event was meticulously organised by Dr. Shivendra Verma and Dr. Bibhuti, faculty of Department of Endocrinology ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for all attendees.
The CME featured a series of insightful talks by leading experts. Dr. Ayushi Singhal addressed the complexities of Hyperthyroidism, discussing the latest diagnostic approaches and treatment options. Dr. Prashanth delivered an informative session on Hypothyroidism, focusing on its causes, symptoms, and management strategies. Dr. Nirupama provided valuable guidance on the treatment of thyroid disorders in pregnant women, emphasising the importance of maternal and fetal health.
Dr. Sangeeta highlighted the essentiality of newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism, underlining the need for early detection and timely intervention.
The occasion was graced by Prof. R K Dhiman, Director, SGPGIMS, who attended the programme despite being on vacation, demonstrating his dedication and support for the cause and Dr. Shaleen Kumar, Dean, SGPGI, who provided his unconditional support and encouragement to the initiative. Dr. Radha K, Principal, College of Nursing supported the event by encouraging nursing students to attend the program actively and also helping in organising the event in the college premises. The programme saw enthusiastic participation from nursing students, who actively engaged in the expert sessions and discussions. The event successfully fostered greater understanding and awareness about thyroid health, reinforcing SGPGIMS’s commitment to excellence in healthcare education and patient care.
"Hypertension may knock on your door, but it's your choice whether to let it in."
This theme resonated with the audience at the World Hypertension Day awareness program held at SGPGI, Lucknow on 17th May. The event was jointly organized by the Departments of Hospital Administration, Cardiology, and General Hospital.
The program was graced by esteemed guests, including Professor Devendra Gupta, CMS; Dr Aditya Kapoor, Professor and Head of Cardiology;, Dr Piyali Bhattacharya, Senior Paediatrician, Dr Ankit Sahu, Additional Professor, Department of Cardiology and Dr Saurabh Singh Assistant Professor, Hospital Administration.
Dr. Arpita Katheria, Assistant Professor, Cardiology, delivered an engaging talk on "Understanding Hypertension: The Silent Killer," shedding light on the importance of awareness and management.
An informative and interactive panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Prerna Kapoor, Senior Physician, followed the talk. The expert panel consisted of Dr. Piyali Bhattacharya, Senior Pediatrician; Dr. Ravi Khushwaha, Additional Professor, Department of Nephrology, Dr. Arshad & Dr. Harshit from Cardiology; and Dr. Rama, Head of Dietetics. The topic "Living and Thriving with Hypertension" sparked a lively discussion, with the panelists providing comprehensive insights on various aspects of hypertension management.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Prerna Kapoor informed that Hypertension is often SILENT, but can lead to serious problems like heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure if left unchecked.
She commented that Early detection through regular screening is the key to prevention and control.
More than 200 healthcare professionals actively participated, asking pertinent questions and engaging with the experts.
The program concluded with a quiz, conducted by residents from the Department of Hospital Administration, including Drs. Akshita, Vaishnavi, Kritika, and Anmol. The quiz was conducted via QR code on mobile phones, addin
As a new feather in her cap, the Department of Neurology, SGPGI, Lucknow, has started a dedicated 10-bedded Stroke Unit. The unit is located in the ground floor of the EMRTC building. This dedicated stroke unit is first of its kindin the state of Uttar Pradesh. The stroke unit operates with the integrated working of Department of Neurology, Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology departments.
Prof. R K Dhiman, Director, SGPGI inaugurated the facility on 15th May.
This marks a significant milestone for both the Institute and the Department of Neurology. The inauguration ceremony was graced byProf. Jayantee Kalita (HOD Neurology), Prof. Devendra Gupta (CMS), Prof Prashant Agarwal (MS), Prof. Archana Gupta, HOD, Radiology, Prof. R.K. Singh, HOD, Emergency Medicine, Prof. Vimal K. Paliwal, Prof. Vivek K. Singh, Prof, Dr. Vineeta, and other esteemed faculty members from the Departments of Neurology, Radiology, and Emergency Medicine Departments.
Function of Stroke Unit
The unit will primarily cater to ischemic stroke patients. These are patients who develop weakness of one half of body or any weakness, abnormality vision, balancing, speech etc due to occlusion of blood vessels that supplies the brain. If such a patient arrives to the stroke unit within 6 hours of onset of weakness, such patients can be treated either by thrombolysis (intravenous drug that dissolves the thrombus in the blood vessel) or by mechanically removing the thrombus under imaging guidance by experts. The timely treatment of such patients can prevent life-long disability that these patients suffer due to ischemic stroke.
Critical role of timely arrival to hospital and diagnostic imaging
As soon as a patients with ischemic stroke arrives, the emergency doctor, neurologist, radiologist and expert of interventional radiology are alerted. After a brief clinical examination and basic blood tests, such patients are subjected to a CT scan of brain. After exclusion of a brain haemorrhage (bleeding inside the brain) or other cause of weakness, the patients are promptly treated. Stroke unit works on the priniciple of “TIME IS BRAIN”. To ensure timely treatment, all the stakeholders involved in management of such patients have to remain always on alert mode.
Facilities available for Stroke Unit
Stroke unit is situated in Emergency Building where patients first arrives. So, no time will be wasted in unnecessary referral to Neurology Department that is located in the main building. A dedicated CT scan and a Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) suit are located in the vicinity of the Stroke Unit so that the patient could be subjected to diagnostic imaging and intervention without wasting any time in the intrahospital transport. Laboratories for conducting basic blood tests are also located in the vicinity of Stroke Unit.
On the day of inauguration itself, a patient with stroke was admitted in stroke unit. As the patient was within stroke intervention window, she was taken up for DSA. Stroke intervention was done in form of endovascular mechanical thrombectomy. Neuroradiology intervention team included Dr Vivek Singh, Dr Surya Kant and Dr SatyavratVerma. Neurological supervision was done by team of Dr JayanteeKalita, Dr V K Paliwal, Dr.Vineetaand Dr Prakash Chandra Pandey.
World Stroke Day &Stroke Awareness Month
World Stroke Organization celebrated October 29 as World Stroke Day and American Heart Association and National Stroke Association celebrate month of May as Stroke Awareness Month. The theme of both is to educate the public that Stroke should be considered as a treatable disorder. The time has changed when people who suffered ischemic stroke used to remain disabled for life. Now, with awareness of availability of methods to treat stroke and importance of time in identifying features of stroke like weakness of arm, leg, face, vision loss, stuttering etc, and timely treatment in a centre equipped with thrombolysis and mechanically thrombectomy, once can be treated within the Golden Period of 6 hours from the onset of stroke and life-long disabilities can be prevented.
In a major step forward in heart care, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) has successfully treated a 70-year-old patient with a serious heart valve condition using a minimally invasive procedure called MitraClip. The patient had multiple health issues, including kidney disease and a past stroke, which made open-heart surgery too risky.
The cardiology team at SGPGI, comprising Prof Roopali Khanna, Prof Satyendra Tewari, Prof Aditya Kapoor, and Dr Harshit Khare utilized the MitraClip system — a minimally invasive, catheter-based therapy — to repair the mitral valve without the need for open-heart surgery. It is basically a percutaneously delivered stitch that decreases the backflow of blood from one chamber to another.
Prof Roopali Khanna informed that the patient had multiple comorbidities, including renal disease with a past history of stroke, and was suffering from mitral regurgitation, a condition in which the mitral valve does not close properly, leading to backward blood flow in the heart. Left untreated, it can result in heart failure and a significantly reduced quality of life. He had a history of recurrent admissions due to heart failure. Due to his age and multiple comorbidities, he was a very high risk for surgical mitral valve replacement.
The anaesthesia team comprising Prof Prabhat Tiwari, Prof Ashish Kanaujia, and Dr Larib provided tremendous support during the procedure.
The procedure on 22nd April 2025 was completed successfully with no complications, and the patient was discharged within a few days in stable condition. Early follow-up at 2 weeks has shown significant improvement in his symptoms and cardiac function.
SGPGI remains at the forefront in managing complex high-risk cases, continuing to provide patients with access to cutting-edge therapies and compassionate, individualized treatment plans.
"This case highlights the power of advanced interventional therapies in offering life-saving treatment to patients once considered inoperable," said Dr. Aditya Kapoor. "The MitraClip allowed us to reduce the patient's mitral regurgitation and improve heart function with minimal recovery time."
Prof Satyendra Tewari said that this type of procedure was done for the first time in Uttar Pradesh, and it opens new treatment options in these cases.
The entire Cardiology team thanked the Director Prof R K Dhiman for his unwavering support and encouragement to the department.
The Department of Hospital Administration, SGPGIMS organized a high impact National Seminar on “Best Procurement Practices in Government Healthcare Organizations: An Update” under the guidance of Professor (Dr.) R. Harsh Vardhan on May 11, 2025 at C. V. Raman Auditorium, Central Library Complex, SGPGIMS to commemorate the 17th Foundation Day of the Department of Hospital Administration (which falls on May 10). Through this initiative, the Department reiterated its commitment towards capacity building, policy reforms and institutional excellence in the healthcare sector.
The event was supported by Uttar Pradesh Medical Supplies Corporation Limited (UPMSCL) and Department of Materials Management, SGPGIMS in collaboration with the prestigious knowledge partner- Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, (MSME) Government of Uttar Pradesh.
The seminar aimed at updating its stakeholders about the the Procurement Process through Learning and Collaboration.
The session began with the opening remarks by Professor (Dr.) R. Harsh Vardhan, Organising Chairman of the symposium and Head, Department of Hospital Administration, SGPGIMS, in which he outlined the institutional journey of the department and its commitment towards improving the procurement system. He highlighted the relevance of commercial and policy coordinated procurement practices in the current healthcare scenario.
Thereafter, Shri Prakash Singh, Joint Director (Material Management), SGPGIMS delivered the welcome address. He highlighted the importance of collaborative learning, regulatory awareness and capacity building to improve procurement performance in government organisation.
Later, Acting Dean, SGPGIMS, Prof. Amita Agarwal termed the procurement system as a strategic pillar for institutional sustainable development and said that effective and transparent process of procurement not only contributes to operational efficiency but also to academic excellence, patient care and institutional development.
This was followed by the address of Director, SGPGIMS, Prof. (Dr.) R.K. Dhiman. Prof Dhiman shared the evolving procurement practices at the institute over time, major innovations, challenges faced and future plans to make the process more digital and streamlined.
The keynote address was delivered by Shri Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma, IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Medical Education, Medical Health & Family Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh. Drawing on his vast administrative experience, he highlighted the present and future challenges of public procurement in the state health system and strategies to overcome them.
The scientific session started with the informative lecture by Shri Pranjal Yadav, IAS, Secretary, Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME) and Export Promotion, Government of Uttar Pradesh. He presented a comprehensive overview of the procurement policies relating to MSMEs and Startups and explained how reservation norms, policy incentives and procedural guidelines empower hospitals to meaningfully engage with this important sector.
In the second session, Shri Krishna Murari, IRSS, Deputy CEO, Government e-Market place (GeM), Ministry of Commerce gave detailed information on the practical use of GeM platform in government healthcare organizations. He explained in a simple manner the key processes like catalogue management, bid preparation, reverse auction process and compliance requirements.
In the third session, Mr. Ujjwal Kumar, General Manager (Equipment Procurement), Uttar Pradesh Medical Supplies Corporation Limited (UPMSCL) presented strategic models for bulk purchasing and inventory optimization. He shared practical frameworks and decision tools that hospitals can adopt to improve their supply chain to ensure cost control, timely supplies and rational use of stock.
To conclude the academic proceedings of the symposium, a high level panel discussion was organized on the topic - “Procurement System in Government Hospitals: The Unseen Need for Professionally Trained Hospital Administrators/Material Managers”.
The key focus of the discussion was on how there is a growing need for trained professionals to handle complex procurement environments with both technical proficiency and ethics.
The session was chaired by Prof. (Dr.) Aditya Kapoor, Chairman, HRF & Head of Department, Cardiology, SGPGIMS and moderated by Prof. (Dr.) R. Harshvardhan, Head of Department, Hospital Administration, SGPGIMS. The eminent panelists included:
* Prof. (Dr.) Narayan Prasad, Chairman, Purchase Committee & Head of Department, Nephrology, SGPGIMS
* Prof. (Dr.) Devendra Gupta, Chief Medical Superintendent, SGPGIMS
Prof. (Dr.) Dheeraj Khaitan, Chairman, IRF, SGPGIMS
Shri Prakash Singh, Joint Director, Material Management, SGPGIMS
* Mr. Vinay Kumar Rai, Finance Officer, KGMU, Lucknow
* Mr. Rajnikant, Finance Officer, KSSSCI&H
This interactive session highlighted the institutional and policy need for professionalisation of procurement roles in government hospitals. Panelists emphasized the need for structured training, dedicated staffing, and integrating procurement experts into hospital governance mechanisms.
The program concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by the Organizing Secretary and Assistant Professor, Hospital Administration, Dr. Saurabh Singh.
More than 250 delegates including material management officers, purchasing officers, hospital administrators and inventory staff from various medical colleges of Uttar Pradesh participated in this important event.
The presence of senior administrators, academic experts, finance officers and sector experts made the symposium not only rich in content but also influential in providing policy direction.
On the occasion of 17th Foundation Day of the Department of Hospital Administration, SGPGIMS, Dr. Ramesh Chandra Dwivedi Memorial Certificate of Gold Medal was awarded to the toppers of Master's degree in Hospital Administration programme of the Department of Hospital Administration, SGPGIMS by Shri Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma, IAS, Principal Secretary, Medical Education and Medical, Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh.
Professor Hem Chandra Pandey, former HOD, and the founder of Department of Hospital Administration, SGPGI was also presented with the Life Time Achievement Awa
An Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered intravascular optical coherence tomography (OCT) system integrating fractional and relative flow reserve (coronary flow estimation) and 3D angio co-registration (facilitating simultaneous angiographic visualization) has been now installed at SGPGI.
This latest innovation in coronary imaging shall now allow cardiologists to offer their patients a comprehensive and advanced approach to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
By leveraging the use of AI algorithms instead of manual analysis, this technique can enhance the measurement of plaque morphology, calcification, vessel size and stent deployment, while simultaneously correlating this information with angiography data.
Since its installation on 5th May 2025, the team of department of Cardiology SGPGI comprising of Prof Aditya Kapoor, Prof Satyendra Tewari, Prof Roopali Khanna, Prof Naveen Garg and Dr Ankit Sahu have already performed 10 cases and have commended its faster and more accurate decision-making abilities during coronary interventions.
The SGPGI Cardiology team headed by Prof Kapoor, appreciated the Director SGPGI, Prof RK Dhiman’s efforts in helping procure this machine whose high-resolution real-time 3D reconstruction, 3D volumetric images and simultaneous Angio-OCT display that shall significantly enhance procedural precision and patient outcomes.
Director SGPGI Prof RK Dhiman applauded the efforts of the Cardiology department in improving patient care and assured the department of all support in future endeavours.
In observance of World Hand Hygiene Day 2025 and to mark the 37th Foundation Day of the Department of Microbiology, the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, organized a Continuing Medical Education (CME) program focused on “Hand Hygiene and Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) using Automated Syndromic Panels.” on 5th May 2025.
Padmashri Prof. RK Dhiman, Director, SGPGIMS was Chief Guest of this function, Prof. Shaleen Kumar Dean SGPGIMS, Prof. Prashant Agarwal, Medical Superintendent, SGPGIMS, Prof. Rungmei S K Marak, Head of Microbiology Department, SGPGIMS, Prof. Sumit Rai, Head of Microbiology Department, AIIMS Mangalagiri and Dr Amresh Kumar Singh, Head of Microbiology, BRD Gorakhpur and Dr Vinita Khare, Head of Microbiology, Era Medical College and Hospital were present as esteemed dignitaries and speakers during inauguration and on occasion of 37th Foundation day of Microbiology department of SGPGIMS along with World Hand hygiene day.
The CME was organized on “Hand Hygiene and Prevention of HAI using automated syndromic panel” on occasion of World Hand Hygiene Day with this year theme “It might be gloves, It’s always hand hygiene”.
Padmashri Prof. RK Dhiman addressed the gathering on importance of Hand hygiene. He emphasized on simple hand washing rather than wearing gloves when performing any type of clinical procedures on patients.
Prof. Shaleen Kumar informed the students about importance of hand hygiene in various clinical practice and how it can decrease HAI rates.
Prof. Rungmei S K Marak encouraged students to embrace the "5 Moments for Hand Hygiene" and praised the creative efforts of nursing students who participated in a poster competition, urging everyone to make hand hygiene a part of daily life.
Prof. Prashant Agarwal, Medical Superintendent SGPGIMS, emphasized on regular and optimized use of hand hygiene and substances used for the procedure of hand wash and how the regular use of hand wash can actually decrease infection rates not only among patients and attendants but also among clinicians.
Prof. Sumit Rai, Head of Microbiology, AIIMS Mangalagiri, enlightened the gathering about the importance of MIC based treatment for critically ill patients. Dr. Vinita Khare, informed the forum about the hand hygiene practice and best agents available for Hand hygiene. Dr Amresh Kumar Singh, Head of Microbiology, BRD medical college, Gorakhpur enlightened everyone regarding pivotal role of hand scrub process in surgical practice. More than 50 Nursing students, M.Sc. trainees, Ph.D. and MD students took part in poster competition and skit competition. Faculty from the Department; Dr. Chinmoy Sahu, Dr. Atul Garg and Dr. Awadhesh Kumar encouraged the students to showcase their brilliant performance at the community level to increase the spread of hand hygiene and its importance.
The Foundation Day was preceded by Alumni meet dinner in which previous year residents, who are now esteemed faculty at higher positions in reputed institute came. Prof. K N Prasad, Head of Microbiology, Apollo Hospital was Chief Guest and Prof. Jyotsna Agarwal, Head of Microbiology, Dr. RMLIMS, Lucknow was Guest of Honor for the Alumni meet. The programme ended with a determination to make everyone aware of the importance of hand hygiene and how it is still the cheapest method to prevent any hospital-acquired or community-acquired infection, which we witnessed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Faculty members from department joined the initiative, urging everyone to support effective hand hygiene practices, reinforcing that just a few seconds of handwashing can indeed save lives.
Hand hygiene remains the most effective and essential practice in preventing healthcare- associated infections (HAIs) and ensuring patient safety. Marked globally on May 5th every year, World Hand Hygiene Day underscores the critical role of clean hands in healthcare settings. The theme provided by WHO for 2025 is “It Might Be Gloves, It’s Always Hand Hygiene!”
In alignment with this global observance, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, organized a comprehensive and impactful scientific workshop on 03rd May, 2025, at the Seminar Hall, 5th Floor, Apex Trauma Centre. The event was orchestrated by the SGPGI Hospital Infection Control Committee (SHICCOM) and the Hospital Infection Control Cell (HICC), Department of Hospital Administration, in collaboration with the Hospital Infection Society of India (HISI) - Lucknow Chapter and the Regional Chapter of the Academy of Hospital Administration (AHA), U. P., Lucknow.
The workshop brought together clinicians, infection control experts, microbiologists, and healthcare workers to collectively advance infection prevention strategies through hand hygiene awareness and training.
The workshop commenced with opening remarks by Dr. R. Harsvardhan, Additional Medical Superintendent, Apex Trauma Centre and Professor & Head, Department of Hospital Administration. Emphasizing SGPGI's mission towards institutional infection prevention protocols, he remarked, "Hand hygiene is the most cost-effective measure in our arsenal to protect patients and staff alike. It is the cornerstone of our infection control strategies."
Further, Dr. Arun Kumar Srivastava, Chief, Apex Trauma Centre, addressed the gathering with a focused talk titled "From Scrub to Closure: Hand Hygiene Across the Surgical Journey". He delineated how every surgical step, from preoperative scrubbing to postoperative care, demands meticulous hand hygiene compliance.
Dr. Devendra Gupta, Chief Medical Superintendent, SGPGIMS, delivered a compelling address on "Hand Hygiene: The First Line of Defense Against Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)". Highlighting WHO data, he noted that millions of patients worldwide suffer from infections that could have been prevented by simple hand hygiene measures.
The scientific agenda of the workshop was both robust and multidimensional, reflecting the latest in infection prevention science.
Dr. Richa Mishra, Professor, Microbiology, delivered the first lecture on "Healthcare-Associated Infections with Special References to Surgical Site Infections (SSIS)". Her talk underscored the burden of SSIs in tertiary care hospitals and presented data on causative organisms, antibiotic resistance trends, and clinical outcomes.
This was followed by dynamic session by Dr. Shreyash Rai, Assistant
Professor, Neurosurgery, who presented "Glove Isn't Enough: Reclaiming Hand Hygiene in the Operating Room". With the operating room being a high-risk environment, he illustrated how reliance on gloves without proper hand hygiene can lead to false security.
Two focused sessions were conducted by Mr. Tanvir Singh, 3M, the knowledge highlighting partner, practical interventions for infection control. The first, titled "Surgical Site Infections & Prevention: A Guideline- Based Approach for Optimal Outcomes", emphasized evidence-based strategies including WHO protocols, surgical checklists, and perioperative asepsis. The second, "Sterilization Assurance Program - Best Practices in Sterilization", covered key aspects like sterilization indicators, load validation, and CSSD protocols essential for maintaining equipment sterility and patient safety.
Next, Dr. Sangram Singh Patel, Additional Professor of Microbiology, spoke on "Clean Hands, Safe Patients: Reducing HAIS Through Compliance is audited regularly.
To bring theoretical knowledge into practice, Mr. Dhikhil C.D., Infection Control Nurse, Department of Hospital Administration, conducted a live demonstration on proper hand hygiene techniques using WHO's 7-step method. The session served as a refresher for frontline staff and stressed compliance through visual cues.
The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Dr. Kris Agarwal, Senior Resident, Hospital Administration and Organizing Secretary of the event.
The workshop witnessed the enthusiastic participation of over 100 delegates, including newly recruited nursing officers, senior nursing staff, and the Nursing Superintendent of ATC.
First case of use of Arthroscopic Allograft ( graft from tissue bank , harvested from brain dead donor ) in Multi ligament knee injury in North India
In a groundbreaking development, the Apex Trauma Centre has successfully performed the first-ever use of allografts in North India for a case of multiligament knee injury. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Pulak Sharma, this innovative approach marks a significant advancement in the field of orthopedic surgery, particularly in arthroscopic procedures.
Allografts, which are donor tissues used to replace damaged ligaments, offer numerous benefits over traditional autografts. They eliminate the need for harvesting tissue from the patient’s own body, thereby reducing surgical time and postoperative pain. In cases of multiligament knee injuries—often complex and challenging to treat—the application of allografts can enhance recovery outcomes and restore functionality more effectively.
This pioneering surgery not only highlights the capabilities of advanced medical practices at Apex Trauma Centre but also sets a precedent for future treatments involving ligament reconstruction in similar cases across North India. The successful implementation of allografts represents a promising step forward in enhancing patient care and surgical techniques within this specialized domain.
The patient was admitted to Apex Trauma Centre after sustaining severe injuries to his lower limbs, including fractures of the femur and tibia, as well as a knee dislocation. The orthopaedic team at ATC managed his condition with great efficiency. In the initial stage, surgical nailing was performed on the femur and tibia. Due to trauma, all major ligaments in the knee were torn. Subsequently, a complex arthroscopic ligament reconstruction was undertaken. Typically, torn ligaments are harvested from the patient's own body; however, given the extensive damage in this case, cadaveric ligaments were utilized for reconstruction instead. The procedure was successful and the patient is experiencing a swift recovery.
In a moving example of service and sacrifice, the 60-year-old wife of a retired Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), who tragically met with a road traffic accident on Rae Bareli Road, gave the gift of life to three individuals in her final moments. Despite the best efforts of doctors at Command Hospital (Central Command), Lucknow, she was declared brain dead.
With immense courage, her husband made the noble decision to donate her organs. As a result, Command Hospital, Lucknow contacted with Army Headquarters in New Delhi. Further it was decided to collaborate with SOTTO-U.P., following this, Command Hospital contacted Dr. R. Harsvardhan (Joint Director, SOTTO-U.P., Prof. & HoD, Hospital Administration, SGPGIMS, Lucknow) and Dr. Narayan Prasad (Prof. & HoD, Nephrology, SGPGIMS, Lucknow). The process for organ retrieval was discussed and air ambulance from R & R New Delhi and one ambulance from SGPGIMS, Lucknow was arranged.
This entire operation was made possible through the exemplary coordination between SOTTO-U.P., Command Hospital (CC), SGPGIMS, the Military Police, and Uttar Pradesh Police.
Before the organ retrieval, the medical team observed a two-minute silence in honour of the departed soul a tradition known as the "Moment of Honour", symbolizing the deep respect and values of the armed forces. Team from SOTTO U.P. consisting of doctors and SOTTO staff also played a major role in this.
Two kidneys were retrieved. One was successfully transplanted to a patient at Command Hospital, Lucknow. The other was transported to SGPGIMS, Lucknow. At SGPGIMS, the transplant was carried out under the guidance of Prof. Narayan Prasad and Prof. M. S. Ansari, with the support of SOTTO-UP's team, who transported the organ via a dedicated ambulance to the Nephrology Department. The relentless and dedicated efforts of Dr. Sanjay Surekha, Additional Professor, Urology Dr. Ravi S Kushwaha, Additional Professor, Nephrology and the entire team of Anaesthesia, SGPGI made this task possible.
Liver was retrieved and transported via a special Indian Air Force aircraft to Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi, where it was successfully transplanted into another patient.
This act not only saved three lives but also gave new momentum and direction to the deceased organ donation program in Uttar Pradesh and the surrounding regions.
The medical fraternity of the Indian Army and SOTTO-U.P. remain committed to continuing this humanitarian mission.
Director Prof R. K. Dhiman congratulated the SOTTO team for it's successful endeavour.
World Liver Day
Department of Hepatology, SGPGI, Lucknow Celebrated ‘World Liver Day” on 19th April 2025 and organized a Workshop for young physicians and health care workers to increase their knowledge and awareness about the growing burden of fatty liver diseases.
The workshop was inaugurated by Prof RK Dhiman, Director, SGPGI, Professor of Hepatology; Prof Devender Gupta, CMS, SGPGI, and Prof Amit Goel, HOD, Hepatology.
This seminar was attended by more than 100 medical students and young physicians from various medical college.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Dhiman said that liver diseases are commonly caused by alcohol, viral hepatitis and fatty liver. He said that in present era fatty liver disease has markedly increased because of our life style and dietary habits. He told almost 40% of people in our country are obese or overweight. Diabetes and obesity are the major risk factors for fatty liver disease. Our country is the global capital of obesity and diabetes. We are likely to be the global capital of fatty liver disease in future. He specifically emphasized on early detection of fatty liver diseases so that the progression to cirrhosis and liver cancer can be prevented.
CMS Prof Devendra Gupta said that obese people have much more problems and complications during any surgery. The workshop was also attended by several speakers from SGPGI, KGMU, and Medanta Hospital. Topics deliberated were burden of obesity, fatty liver disease, its complication, and treatment. The main reasons for fatty liver are sedentary lifestyles, eating junk foods, and lack of exercise and sports activities among people. This was also emphasized that weight loss and exercises are the most effective treatment for fatty liver disease. A weight loss of 5% of body weight could reverse fatty liver and if we could lose 10% of our weight then liver injury and liver fibrosis can also reverse. The workshop concluded with the dietary advise to the patients to take more frequent diet which should have a good mix of vegetables, fruits, and vegan diet .
The Department of Pathology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) hosted an International Continuing Medical Education (CME) on Gastrointestinal and Gynaecological Pathology, on the 17th and 18th of April, 2025. It beagn with a pre-CME workshop on 16th April. In this workshop, the postgraduate students got an excellent opportunity to explore and discuss various diseases in these areas. It was attended by postgraduate students across Lucknow and neighbouring areas.
In the inauguration of the International CME, Director, Prof R K Dhiman, stressed the need of more of such specialized courses and training programs. Dr. Shaleen Kumar, Dean, SGPGIMS talked about the strengths of the Institute and the Department of Pathology. Dr Manoj Jain, Head, Department of Pathology welcomed the participants and emphasized the role of pathologists in early diagnosis of cancer. Prof Vinita Agarwal, the co-organizing chairperson, said that with recent advances are significantly enhancing diagnostic accuracy and shaping cancer management. She said it is important to have close interaction between the clinicians and pathologists. Dr Neha Nigam, Organizing Secretary, informed that many well-acclaimed experts, both National and International attended the CME and she thanked the participants for active participation. International speakers from USA, Dr Amitabh Srivastava (Consultant, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA) and Dr Mamta Gupta (Consultant, Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center, USA), both distinguished alumni of SGPGIMS, felt happy to give back to the Institution and emphasized the need of early diagnosis of cancers of the Gastrointestinal and Gynaecological cancers. More than 150 delegates from all over India attended the meeting. The postgraduates got an opportunity to present their research work. The CME emphasized the importance of close cooperation and collaboration between specialists in all medical fields for patient benefit.
The department of Hematology, SGPGIMS, Lucknow, organized “Hemophilia Update 2025” on 16th April 2025 to mark the celebration of World Hemophilia Day. The theme of the celebration this year was access to hemophilia care to all, with special focus on bleeding issues in girls and women. The program was graced by Prof. R K Dhiman, Director, SGPGI, Prof Shaleen Kumar, Dean, SGPGI, Dr Suryanshu Ojha, General Manager, Blood Cell, NHM, Dr Dinesh Chandra, Organizing Secretary, and Prof. Rajesh Kashyap, State Nodal Officer, Hemophilia and Head, Department of Hematology.
Prof. Ruchi Gupta welcomed the delegates and distinguished guests and gave an introduction about the program. Prof Kashyap, State Nodal Officer, expressed his gratitude to Director NHM, U.P., DGME, and Principal Secretary Medical Education for their support for Hemophilia Program in the State of Uttar Pradesh. Prof. R K Dhiman, Director, SGPGI, emphasized on the importance of enhancing the knowledge of the healthcare givers dealing with patients with bleeding disorders and applauded the outreach program efforts of the department of Hematology. Faculty from different Institutes, Prof S. P. Verma, Prof Nita Radha Krishnan, Prof Meera V, Prof Rashmi Kushwaha and were involved in the academic sessions, besides the faculty from the department of Hematology, Dr Mona Vijayran, Dr Ruchi Gupta, Dr Prisha, Medical Genetics, Prof Kausik Mandal and Neonatology, Dr Akanksha Verma, at SGPGI. More than 90 participants from 26 hemophilia treatment centres and other medical colleges and district hospitals attended the program. The program ended with a vote of thanks from Dr Dinesh Chandra.
The Department of Pediatric Surgical Superspecialties at SGPGIMS commemorated the 135thbirth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on April 14, 2025, with a meaningful event underscoring inclusivity, dignity, and care. On this occasion, Baby Feeding Rooms in the OPD and ward areas of the department were officially inaugurated by the Director, SGPGIMS, Prof. (Dr) R.K. Dhiman. Prof. Prashant Agarwal, MS SGPGIMS also graced the event.
In collaboration with Himalaya, this initiative aims to provide a comfortable, private, and hygienic space for mothers to breastfeed their infants — an essential step towards enhancing patient-friendly healthcare services within the institute. The facilities have been designed with mother and child comfort in mind, including seating arrangements, calming interiors, and a diaper changing station to ensure comfort, safety and privacy.
In his inaugural address, Prof. R.K. Dhiman, Director, SGPGIMS, emphasized the importance of creating inclusive healthcare environments. He stated, “On the occasion of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti, it is a matter of pride that our institution is taking forward his vision of equality and dignity for all. These baby feeding rooms are a small yet significant step in supporting the health and wellbeing of mothers and children visiting our hospital.”Also, he conveyed his aspiration for the establishment of similar baby feeding rooms in other areas of the hospital and formally requested the Medical Superintendent, Dr. Prashant Agarwal, to initiate and oversee their implementation
The event was attended by faculty members, nursing staff, postgraduate students, and patients’ families. It also included a brief awareness session on the importance of breastfeeding and maternal rights in public healthcare facilities.
Prof. Basant Kumar, Head of the Department of Pediatric Surgical Superspecialties, shared that this initiative reflects the department’s continuous commitment to improving holistic pediatric care. “We believe in not just treating medical conditions, but also in creating a healing environment for our little patients and their families,” she said.
The celebration served as a tribute to Dr. Ambedkar’s ideals of social justice and empowerment, while also marking a new chapter in compassionate Pediatricshealthcare at SGPGIMS.
The College of Nursing, SGPGIMS, successfully organized two-day workshop titled “SPSS: A Guide for Nursing Researchers”, on April 11th and 12th, 2025 under the motivation and guidance of Padma Shri Prof. R. K. Dhiman, Director, SGPGIMS. This hands-on training session was specially curated for post graduate nursing students, faculty with the aim of enhancing their data analysis skills using the IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (IBM SPSS). The program Chairperson Dr. Radha K. Principal, Nursing College delivered the welcome address. The day began with participant registration, software installation and a pre-test, followed by an inaugural session and whole program was coordinated by organizing secretaries Mr. Yadidya, Associate Professor, Mrs. Anju Verma, Associate Professor, Mrs. Shabana Khatun, Associate Professor, Co-Organizing secretaries: Mr. Bhoopendra Yadav, Tutor, Mrs. Bhumika Singh, Teaching Faculty and student organizers: MSc Nursing 1st Year Student, College of Nursing, SGPGIMS.
Dignitaries Dr. Amita Aggarwal , chairperson Steering committee, CON, SGPGIMS, Prof. R. Harshvardhan HOD, Dept. of Hospital Administration, Dr. Ankur Bhatnagar Sub-Dean, SGPGIMS, Dr. Prabhakar Mishra, Additional professor, dept. of Biostatistics, Dr. Radha K. Principal, College of Nursing, SGPGIMS addressed the gathering and spoke about importance of SPSS in research.
The sessions were led by experienced biostatistics and research methodology faculty which include Dr . Jaikishun, Additional Professor, Department of Biostatistics, SGPGIMS, Lucknow, Dr. Shambhavi Mishra, Assistant Professor, University of Lucknow, Dr. Abhishek Singh, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, KGMU, Lucknow, Dr. Anup Kumar, Additional Professor, Department of Biostatistics, SGPGIMS, Lucknow and Dr. Prabhakar Mishra, Additional Professor, Department of Biostatistics, SGPGIMS, Lucknow who provided step-by-step guidance on SPSS functionality, ranging from data entry to advanced statistical tests.The technical session covered Key Topics such asFundamentals of SPSS and Descriptive Analysis, Testing for Normality & Graphical Presentation, Comparative Statistical Testing, Comparative & Repeated Measures Analysis, Correlation and Regression Analysis.
84 Participants followed along with live demonstrations and hands on practice which allowed them to grasp complex statistical concepts in a simplified manner.
The workshop saw enthusiastic participation from both postgraduate nursing students, as well as faculty members from 13 institutions (College of Nursing, KGMU, St. Marry College of Nursing, RML College of Nursing, Integral College of Nursing, Era College of Nursing, Indira Gandhi College of Nursing, TSM College of Nursing, Sahara College of Nursing, Anchal Institute of Paramedical sciences, RUMA Institute of Medical Sciences, Pratapgarh, SGRR College of Nursing) of Uttar Pradesh. Attendees appreciated the clarity of instruction and the opportunity to work directly with SPSS software under expert supervision.
The session concluded with a debriefing, followed by an engaging Q&A session & post-test, a felicitation ceremony, and vote of thanksproposed by Mr. Yadidya, Associate Professor, College of Nursing, SGPGIMS.
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The 4th Annual Symposium of the Lucknow Orthopaedic Society was convened on 30th March 2025 at the CV Raman Auditorium of SGPGIMS.
The symposium was organized with the objective of discussing recent advancements in the management of hip fractures, a prevalent injury affecting individuals across all age groups, from children to adults.
Hip Fractures pose a significant challenges as postoperative activity levels are heavily dependent on surgical outcomes. In recent years, notable advancements have emerged that reduce both surgery duration and hospital stays while facilitating early mobilization, thereby expediting patients' return to normal life.
The symposium attracted over 200 orthopaedic surgeons from Lucknow and neighbouring districts. Distinguished attendees included Dr. Anup Agarwal, President of the Asia Pacific Trauma Society and Indian Orthopaedic Association; Dr. Jamal Ashraf, President of the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association; and Dr. Piyush Kumar Misra, President of the UP Orthopaedic Association.
The distinguished Chief Guest of the event, Professor Dr. R.K. Dhiman, Director SGPGI graced the occasion with his esteemed presence. He expressed commendation for the Department of Orthopaedicsefforts in organizing the event and underscored the importance of precise and effective management of hip fractures.
Dr. Anup Agarwal delivered the esteemed Dr. P.R. Mishra Oration, focusing on comprehensive 360-degree care for the elderly. Dr. Jamal Ashraf highlighted the significance of evidence-based management to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
The event was privileged to host esteemed surgeons, Dr. Amit Ajgaonkar from Mumbai and Dr. Samarth Mittal from AIIMS Delhi. These distinguished professionals delivered lectures that shared their expertise on hip fracture management and offered valuable insights for achieving successful outcomes in this field.
The event also included formal discussions on intriguing cases presented by surgeons from a range of institutes and hospitals located in Lucknow.
The event's special guest was Mr. Gaurav Khanna, a Padma Shri and Dronacharya awardee who serves as Head National Coach for Parabadminton and has successfully trained numerous athletes to achieve Paralympic medals. He expressed his appreciation for the doctors' contributions to maintaining public health and mobility.
During this occasion, a program titled "Quest for Para badminton Gold:2028 2032 2036 Paralympic" was launched with an aim to identify individuals with disabilities and nurture them into potential Para badminton athletes. The initiative will commence with a helpline number distributed across medical institutions and health centers where doctors can refer individuals with locomotor disabilities by submitting their details for tracking by a dedicated team that will initiate screening processes free of charge-from screening through selection-and provide selected candidates with complimentary training, accommodation, meals, prosthetics, etc.
The meeting concluded with a formal expression of gratitude from Dr. Pulak Sharma, the Organising Secretary. He extended his appreciation to the participants for their invaluable contributions and the time they dedicated to the proceedings.
The department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute Medical Sciences, Lucknow organized 3rd SGPGI Pediatric Gastro Clinics 2025 along with 17thFoundation Day celebration of the department on 22ndand 23rd March 2025 in the Lecture Theatre Complex, SGPGIMS. Almost 150 delegates from all over the country and neighboring countries such as Bangladesh and Nepal has attended this event.
Key topics deliberated were Hepatitis due to tropical infections (such as typhoid, dengue, etc.), Management of Acute Pancreatitis, Management of Functional abdominal pain disorders, Approach to child with constipation, diagnostic approach in Celiac disease, Approach to child with corrosive ingestion, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC), management of small intestinal bleeding and many more.
Guest of Honor, Dr V S Sankaranarayanan, Professor, Institute of Child Health, Chennai gave an inspiring Foundation day speech on the topic ‘My Journey from sowing the seed of Pediatric Gastroenterology in India to harvest its fruits”. Chief guest, Director Prof R.KDhiman attended the event and gave motivating speech. Subsequently Dr.WinitaHardikar, Professor of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Head of intestinal transplantation at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH), Melbourne, Australia discussed about the progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) and its outcomes and management aspects and modalities in detail.This was followed bya lecture by DrVijayalakshmi Bhatia, Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology about ‘’Approach to Short Stature” which wasvery much relevant to Pediatric Gastroenterologists and Pediatricians. The session concluded with very informative and engaging panel discussion.
Evidence-based medicine and clinical decision making have emerged as new areas in the health and biomedical research. Researchers in these fields always face challenges to arrive at appropriate conclusions. A good knowledge of research methodology is useful for patient care and evidence generation through quality research. Sanjay Gandhi PGI has always been renowned for quality teaching, training and patient care. To trained, doctors and scientists working in this field, a training course on the topic “Hypothesis Testing, Study Design and Sample Size Estimation” was organized by the Department of Biostatistics and Health Informatics from March 20-22, 2025. During the inaugural address, Director Prof RK Dhiman advised to the department to increase the frequency of such training courses, and he also advised to the department to organize similar courses on the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Course coordinator Dr. Prabhakar Mishra said that about 40 participants including doctors and scientists from SGPGIMS, KGMU, RML, Kalyan Singh Cancer Institute, CBMR, Amity University, Lucknow University, IMS BHU, Gorakhpur University, ICAR New Delhi, CSIR and CDRI Lucknow, Apollo Lucknow, GIMS Noida, IIPS Mumbai and Army Medical College New Delhi took part in the program. Department head Prof. Uttam Singh said that this event will empower doctors and medical researchers especially in the field of clinical trials, which will ultimately promote evidence-based medical treatment for patient care.
The department of Medical Genetics, SGPGIMS marked World Down Syndrome Day on 21st March with great enthusiasm, bringing together over 30 children with Down syndrome and their families for a day filled with awareness, activities, and celebrations.
The event featured a Walkathon, aimed at spreading awareness about Down syndrome and promoting inclusion. SGPGIMS Director, Padma Shree Professor R.K. Dhiman participated in the walk and addressed the gathering, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and societal acceptance for individuals with Down syndrome.
The program included expert-led sessions by specialists from various fields:
Dr. Shubha Phadke, HOD, Medical Genetics provided valuable insights into the genetic aspects of Down syndrome. Ms. Anjali, an Occupational Therapist, highlighted the crucial role of occupational therapy in improving the daily life skills and independence of children with Down syndrome. Ms. Navneet, Physiotherapist, discussed the importance of physiotherapy in enhancing motor skills and physical development. Speech therapists and psychologists also conducted informative sessions, explaining their role in communication development and emotional well-being. They also addressed queries from parents, offering guidance and support.
Adding joy to the occasion, the children participated in various performances and games, making the event lively and interactive. The celebration successfully fostered a sense of community among parents, professionals, and children with Down syndrome.
With such initiatives, SGPGIMS continues to lead efforts in promoting awareness, early intervention, and holistic development for children with special needs.
Fostering Safety and Readiness: SGPGIMS College of Nursing's First Aid & Disaster Management Training (Mock drill – earthquake) on March 18, 2025
The College of Nursing, SGPGIMS, successfully organized a First Aid & Disaster Management Training Session and Mock Drill (Earthquake) in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (UPSDMA) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), UP at SGPGIMS on 18/3/2025. The program Chairperson was Dr. Radha K. Principal, delivered the welcome addressThe day began with participant registration and a pre-test, followed by an inaugural sessionand whole program was coordinated by Mrs. Bhumika Singh, Mr. Kamran, Mr. Arun and Mr. Mara Deen, Tutor, College of Nursing, SGPGIMS.
The Chief Guest Padma Shri Prof. R. K. Dhiman (Director, SGPGIMS), emphasizing the importance of disaster preparedness in healthcare settings.and the Guest of Honor Lt. Gen. Yogendra Dimri (Vice Chairperson, UPSDMA), emphasized the importance of disaster preparedness and response strategies. The Special addresses were delivered by Dr. Satish Kumar (Commandant, SDRF, UP), Prof. Shaleen Kumar, Deaan SGPGIMS, Col. Varun Bajpai (VSM) Executive Registrar, Prof. Amita Agarwal& Prof. Sanjay Dhiraj who emphasized the critical role of preparedness in disaster management.
The technical sessions covered essential topics such as the importance of disaster management in healthcare, legal aspects of first aid, disaster risk reduction strategies, and earthquake preparedness. Experts like Col. Varun Bajpai (VSM), Executive Registrar, SGPGIMS, Dr. Radha K., Principal, College of Nursing, SGPGIMS, Mrs. Aditi Umrao (Project Director, EOC, SDMA, UP) and Mr. Pravin Kishor (Project Coordinator, SDMA, UP) shared insights on state vulnerability to earthquakes and emergency response techniques.
A mock drill on earthquake preparedness was conducted at the College of Nursing, 2nd floor, Advance Diabetic Centre, where SDRF officials demonstrated emergency response strategies. The session concluded with a debriefing, followed by an engaging Q&A session& post-test, a felicitation ceremony, and a vote of thanks was delivered by Mrs. Bhumika Singh (Teaching Faculty, CON, SGPGIMS).
The event successfully enhanced awareness among participants, equipping them with crucial skills to respond effectively during emergencies. The National Anthem marked the conclusion of the program, reinforcing the collective commitment to disaster preparedness.
An Awareness Walkathon was organized by the Department of Nephrology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow and Aalamban Associate Charitable Trust, Lucknow on the occasion of World Kidney Day on 13th March.
Director Prof. R.K. Dhiman informed that we should try to have home-cooked food as it is healthy and hygienic.
An Awareness Walkathon was organized by the Department of Nephrology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow and Aalamban Associate Charitable Trust, Lucknow on the occasion of World Kidney Day on 13th March. Doctors and staff of the Nephrology department, SGPGI and about five hundred people from Lucknow city participated in the program. The awareness walk started from Apex Trauma Center, SGPGI and reached Emergency Medicine and Renal Transplant Center. This was followed by the informative and educative lectures by the eminent faculty.
Dr. Narayan Prasad, Head of the Department of Nephrology told that diabetes, blood pressure, obesity are traditional risk factors, which are primary cause of CKD, but air pollution, pesticides and insecticides used by farmers are more dangerous. Recurrent dehydration is also one of the cause of CKD.
Director Prof. R.K. Dhiman informed that we should try to have home-cooked food as it is healthy and hygienic. Dr. Ansari, HOD, Urology explained that alternative medicines, which are not certified, are also damaging the kidneys.
Shri Sandeep Kumar, President, Aalamban Charitable Trust, said that there is a great need for organ donation and about thirty thousand people in Uttar Pradesh require organs.
From the point of view of kidney health, the following are the risk factors-
Diabetes, high blood pressure, overweight or habitual smoking and if the person is above 50 years of age or has genetic disease.
According to a study, 850 million people in the world suffer from kidney disease due to various reasons. Chronic kidney disease is the cause of death of at least 2.4 million people every year and is now the sixth fastest growing cause of death. It is estimated that by 2040, it will become the fifth leading cause of death.
AKI is a major cause of death, affecting more than 13 million people worldwide, and is most prevalent in low and middle-income countries.
In addition, CKD and AKI play a significant role in increasing morbidity and mortality from other diseases and risk factors, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, as well as infections such as HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis.
Furthermore, CKD and AKI in children not only cause substantial morbidity and mortality during childhood but also lead to others medical problems.
Emerging risk factors for kidney disease:
Air pollution: Particulate matter smaller than 2.5 PM enters the bloodstream through the respiratory tract and then reaches the kidneys, causing kidney damage. Pesticides, heavy metals such as mercury, cadmium, arsenic, lead, etc and heat stroke.
Preventive measures:
Restricted intake of salt and sugar. Control of high blood pressure and diabetes. Control obesity. Stay hyderated and avoid dehydration.
In such a situation, one needs to get two simple tests done for kidney related disease: 1. The amount of albumin in urine and serum creatinine in blood and GFR.
Dr. Prasad informed that if CKD is diagnosed in the early stages, then dialysis or transplant can be avoided for ten to fifteen years.
CMS, Dr. Devendra Gupta, MS Dr. Prashant Agarwal and Senior faculty members of Nephrology Department Dr. Anupama Kaul, Dr. Manas Ranjan Patel, Dr. Manas Ranjan Behera, Dr. Ravi Shankar Kushwaha and Dr. Atul and Dr. R Harshvardhan, President SOTTO, Uttar Pradesh also participated in this program.
The program concluded with the Vote of Thanks proposed by Prof. Narayan Prasad.
SGPGIMS, cater to a large influx of patients and attendants who often struggle to find reliable food options within the hospital vicinity.
In a significant step toward enhancing patient and visitor amenities, a Parag Dairy Kiosk was inaugurated on March 12, 2025 by Prof. R.K. Dhiman, Director, SGPGIMS at the Apex Trauma Centre (ATC), SGPGIMS to provide convenient access to essential dairy products that support nutrition.
The kiosk is located near the pathway next to the patient waiting area. The event was also graced by Prof. Devendra Gupta, Chief Medical Superintendent, Prof. Prashant Agarwal, Medical Superintendent, Prof. Arun Kumar Srivastava, Chief, ATC, and Prof. R. Harshvardhan, Addl. MS, ATC & HOD, Hospital Administration, along with General Manager, Parag Dairy and his team, who had played instrumental roles in facilitating this initiative.
The introduction of the Parag Dairy Kiosk aligns with SGPGIMS' commitment to improving accessibility to quality food and beverages for patients, attendants, and hospital staff.
The kiosk offers a wide range of dairy products, including fresh milk, flavored milk, curd, butter, paneer, lassi, buttermilk, and a variety of nutritious snacks. The availability of such items ensures that patients and their caregivers have access to wholesome, hygienic, and nutritious food options, reducing dependency on outside vendors and promoting a healthier dietary lifestyle.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. R.K. Dhiman, Director, SGPGIMS, stated, "Our goal is to ensure that every patient and visitor at SGPGIMS has access to safe and healthy food choices. The introduction of the Parag Dairy Kiosk is an extension of our commitment to patient welfare and convenience. We appreciate the efforts of all those involved in making this initiative a reality."
The success of this initiative paved the way for additional kiosks at SGPGIMS, further enhancing the overall patient experience.
The Virology Research & Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL), Department of Microbiology, SGPGIMS, successfully conducted a five-day Hands-On National Workshop on “Diagnostic Virology: Fundamental Laboratory Techniques & Practices” from February 24 to 28, 2025. Aimed at enhancing diagnostic expertise, the workshop trained 20 participants from 10 states, including virologists and research scientists engaged in viral outbreak detection such as COVID-19, Influenza, and Viral Hemorrhagic Fever. Participants were from AIIMS Kalyani, AIIMS Deoghar, AIIMS Nagpur, NEIGRIHMS Shillong, JNMCH.
This workshop had been instrumental in providing virologists with cutting-edge diagnostic abilities necessary for addressing emerging viral challenges. The practical, hands-on approach has offered priceless experience in various techniques, including sample handling, cell culture methods, molecular diagnostics, and automated syndromic testing. Given the swift progress in virology, these training programs are essential for enhancing national readiness against viral outbreaks. SGPGIMS remains dedicated to promoting excellence in virology research and diagnostics through ongoing education and skill development initiatives.
The department of Critical Care Medicine, SGPGI organized a symposium on "End of Life Care in the ICU” to mark its 'Foundation day on 15th February in the Telemedicine auditorium. Various aspects of end of life care was deliberated in detail at the symposium. Dr R K Mani, Chairman, Critical Care and Pulmonology, Yashoda Hospital, Kaushambi, Ghaziabad advised doctors to talk it out with patients and caregivers. He said that while doctors should not hesitate in talking it out with main caregivers, patient parties must also not hesitate in asking questions.
Head, CCM, Prof Banani Poddar said: “As physicians, we have a duty to treat our patients with dignity and be sensitive to their medical and social needs. Towards this end, it is also our responsibility to ensure a dignified death (as much as a dignified life is important). Also, preparing the health workforce as much as people in general is a need of the hour.”
“An understanding of EOLC, which largely refers to health care options provided in the time leading up to a person's death, helps,” said Prof Punita Lal, faculty, radiotherapy, SGPGI. Advocate Shraddha Agarwal said that in January 2023, the Supreme Court passed a judgement legalising 'advance medical directive' and 'withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment'. Subsequently, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare India came up with draft 'guidelines on withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment'. “Likely to be finalised soon, the spirit of this document lies in the fact that the right to life includes the right to die with dignity. Once in place, patients, when they are conscious, or people when they are healthy, can write an advance medical directive telling whether they want to be ventilated or not. It must be submitted to the authorities concerned to be executed,” she said.
National Road Safety Month, a Nobel initiative from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Govt of India, was observed from 1st to 31st January 2025. Road traffic accidents have appeared as the leading cause of death in the productive age group (18-45 years) in our country. Last year in India, road crashes led to more than 1.7 lakh deaths and about 4.5 lakh permanently disabled following road crashes. In the tune of the theme, the healthcare workers of SGPGI, Lucknow, organized an extensive road safety awareness program on the morning of 31st January 2025. The institute's Director, Prof Radha Krishan Dhiman, inaugurated the program and actively participated in the Road Safety Awareness Walkathon. He emphasized the importance of obeying road safety rules. He elaborated on the disasters associated with road traffic accidents, focusing on head injuries.
Nearly 200 doctors, nurses, students of nursing, and the College of Medical Technicians actively participated in this road safety awareness event. At Vrindavan Yojana crossing, the doctors of the Walkathon educated the public about rules and regulations of road safety measures. The bike riders wearing helmets were encouraged to follow the traffic rules and were felicitated with a flower bouquet. The public not wearing helmets was educated about the importance of traffic rules, and helmets were distributed to them. The Department of Neurosurgery organized this Walkathon, and the Head of the department, Prof Awadhesh Kumar Jaiswal, very much appreciated the efforts of Organising Secretary Dr Ved Prakash Maurya. Under the leadership of Prof Arun Kumar Srivastava, Chief of Apex Trauma Centre, the doctors conducted the Safety Pledge drive in various Vrindavan Yojana and Lucknow schools.
The 76th Republic Day of the country was celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences. The director of the institute, Prof. RK Dhiman, hoisted the flag traditionally.
After the national anthem, while addressing the faculty members and staff present, he reflected on the achievements of the institute in his tenure as director.
He requested all the heads of departments of the institute to promote innovation and cooperate in fulfilling the objective of STPI (Incubation Centre) for best use of technology in patient care.
To minimise the waiting time of Robotic Surgery, he informed about the availability of two more robots to the institute very soon. He also assured that the institute will very soon be equipped with Gama knife.
On this occasion, staff of various departments of the institute were honored for their excellent performance at work place.
On this occasion, Medical Superintendent of the Institute, Dr. Prashant Agarwal, Joint Director, Administration, Colonel Jaideep Singh Ghuman, Executive Registrar Colonel Varun Bajpai and other faculty members were also present.
The program ended with the cultural program, beautifully choreographed and performed by the students of Nursing College.
