Archive · 1 Feb 2026
PGI and Armed Forces Collaborate at Brain Waves 2026
Brain Waves 2026 was a big meeting about taking care of very sick brains.
About 300 people came, including doctors from the army, air force, police, and the government.
The head of a famous hospital, Prof Vivek Lal, said that the army and the hospital are working together to help people faster and better.
They talked about how important it is to work quickly and as a team when someone has a brain emergency.
The meeting was to share ideas and make healthcare stronger for everyone.
Brain Waves 2026 was a two-day national neuro-critical care summit organized by PGIMER.
Approximately 300 delegates attended, including representatives from the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, police services, and the Government of Haryana.
Prof Vivek Lal, Director of PGI, highlighted the collaboration between PGIMER and the armed forces, emphasizing the convergence of clinical excellence and military medical discipline.
The summit focused on the importance of precision, speed, and teamwork in neuro-critical emergencies.
The collaboration aims to strengthen neuro-critical care delivery and build a resilient emergency healthcare response for both civilian and defence settings.
- Who
- Prof Vivek Lal, Director, PGI, and representatives from the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, police services, and Government of Haryana
- What
- A two-day national neuro-critical care summit called Brain Waves 2026
- When
- Organized on a Saturday (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Organized by PGIMER (Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research)
- Why
- To share best practices, innovate together, and build a resilient emergency healthcare response for both civilian and defence settings
- Event Name
- Brain Waves 2026
- Participants
- 300 delegates including Indian Army, Indian Air Force, police services, and Government of Haryana
- Organizer
- PGIMER (Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research)
- Duration
- Two days
- Focus Area
- Neuro-critical care
- Key Speaker
- Prof Vivek Lal, Director, PGI
- Collaboration
- PGIMER and Armed Forces
- Main Theme
- Convergence of clinical excellence and military medical discipline