Shimona Kanwar is a journalist based in Chandigarh, India, focusing on local news and healthcare. She writes for The Economic Times and her work has also appeared in Dove Medical Press. Shimona covers a range of topics including public health issues, medical advancements, and local events in Chandigarh.
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Shimona Kanwar's coverage focuses on local healthcare and pharmaceutical issues, particularly within the Chandigarh region of India. She regularly covers government announcements and cites data in her articles.
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Chandigarh: PGI has decided to proceed with the same vendor whose Rs 8-crore furniture was found below standard by an internal committee in July.
By: Shimona Kanwar
PGI has successfully completed three cervical spine disc replacements, relieving patients suffering from degenerative cervical myelopathy. The innovative surgeries, performed by Dr. Vishal Kumar, mark a significant advancement in spinal health care.
By: Shimona Kanwar
A new study from Chandigarh highlights rising antibiotic resistance in typhoid fever treatment, particularly to ciprofloxacin. Findings suggest ceftriaxone remains effective, while the study explores the economic burden of typhoid treatment and calls for vaccination.
By: Shimona Kanwar
Chandigarh: India's first evidence-based millet clinic was inaugurated on November 6 last year at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector
Chandigarh: With the incidence of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers in India increasing, healthcare professionals in PGI have emphasised early
Chandigarh: Liver cancer patients at the primary stage can now receive non-surgical treatment with a mean survival rate of five years, eliminating the need to wait for a liver transplant.
By: Shimona Kanwar
Chandigarh: Researchers at the PGI in collaboration with the National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) have investigated the potential of ginger for its anti-obesity and anti-diabetic properties.
By: Shimona Kanwar
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has directed the Ministry of Health to form a committee to investigate allegations of illegal dereservation and improper implementation of reservation policies in PGI recruitments, emphasizing the need to uphold the rights of SC aspirants in faculty positions.
By: Shimona Kanwar
The PGI is in a precarious security situation after the labor commissioner withheld a new contractor's license, leaving only 120 regular security personnel. The Contract Security Guard Worker Union protests against the administration's non-compliance with labor directives, exacerbating concerns over safety and staffing. Immediate action is required to address this crisis.
More than half of the applications for PG admission at GMCH-32 are found to be deficient, prompting the extension of the correction deadline and the introduction of online counselling.
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