Former head, Dr PK Singh being felicitated to mark foundation day of SGPGI Anaesthesiology department
He said the department, which began with just two OTs, now caters to more than 50. The department also felicitated staff members for their performance in 2026. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow Stay updated with the latest Lucknow news.
“Public awareness about anaesthesia remained limited, with patients often unaware of the increasing complexity of care as surgical volumes rise,” said HoD, Prof Sanjay Dhiraj. Lucknow: SGPGIMS’s department of anaesthesiology is highlighting comprehensive care as the way forward in patient care, underlining the role of anaesthesiologists beyond the operating theatre. SGPGIMS director Prof RK Dhiman urged department’s faculty, resident doctors, nursing and technical staff to strive for excellence. Dean Prof Manoj Jain commended the department for introducing courses in anaesthesiology for the benefit of medical students and patients. Prof PK Singh, former vice-chancellor of UP University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, and former director of AIIMS Patna, delivered the Prof Soma Kaushik lecture where he spoke about departmental functioning and management through collective responsibility. Dr Tapas Kumar Singh received the best faculty award. . Download the TOI App.
The department highlighted the concept while celebrating its 39th foundation day on Saturday.