Rajnath lays foundation stones for 3 new centres at R&R, new infra at Base Hospital | India News
New Delhi: Defense Minister Dr Rajnath Singh On Monday laid foundation stone of new infrastructure at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) Ophthalmology, Oncology and Joint Replacement Center and Base Hospital, Delhi Cantonment.Speaking at the 262nd Army Medical Corps Rising Day celebrations, Rajnath said, “Military medical services within the country and neighboring countries have emerged as a strong testament to India’s soft power.” Encouraging the Army Medical Corps, he said, “Innovation, capacity building and integration of advanced technologies are essential to meet emerging military medicine challenges.”The state-of-the-art facilities (research and referral) at the Army Hospital will aim to significantly enhance the tertiary care capacity of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), particularly in advanced eye care, cancer treatment and complex joint replacement surgery, while new infrastructure is being developed at the base hospital to create an additional 998 crisis response capacity. Routine and emergency healthcare requirements of Defense Force personnel.Rajnath said, “In today’s world, security is not just about protecting borders; health protection is equally important. Strong medical support plays a vital role in the success of major operations like Operation Sindoor. When soldiers are assured of quality medical care in all situations, they can complete their missions with confidence.”
