DGAFMS-MoD

Office of DGAFMS is the apex organisation of Medical Services of Armed Forces which coordinates medical related activities among the three services.

[DGAFMS-MoD @dgafms_mod]

A two-day Workshop on blood management was conducted by the Department of Immunohaematology & Blood Transfusion (IHBT), #AFMC Pune on 13–14 Jul 2026. The workshop aimed at focusing on training in blood component management, cold chain maintenance, safe transportation, and transfusion support, strengthening the ability of #AFMS to manage blood and blood products requirements in support of the Armed Forces.

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[Uttar Bharat @UBArea_IA]

𝗦𝗪𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡. 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗗.

A civilian labourer working at remote high altitude area in #GarhwalSector was swiftly evacuated by the #IndianArmy after a medical emergency.

Braving rugged terrain, troops executed a rapid casualty evacuation in middle of the night, ensuring timely medical care and reaffirming the Army’s unwavering commitment to every life.

Beyond borders. Beyond duty. Always there.

#HumanityFirst #CasualtyEvacuation #ServiceBeforeSelf #NationFirst #BorderAreas_AlwaysReady

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Thirty-two young Medical Officers of the #ArmedForcesMedicalServices successfully completed the 6th Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS®️) Provider Course at the Officers Training College, #AMC Centre & College, Lucknow from 10–12 Jul 2026. The course strengthened a standardized, evidence-based approach to the initial assessment and management of trauma patients, enhancing trauma care capability across the #AFMS. Each trained provider adds to a growing network of clinicians committed to delivering timely, lifesaving care when every minute matters.

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A three-day Review Course in Anaesthesiology (ReCAP 2026), organised by the Dept of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care, #AFMC Pune in association with the Society of Anaesthesiologists Pune, concluded on 12 July 2026 after bringing together 106 postgraduate residents for an intensive academic programme led by 50 expert faculty members from leading teaching institutions. The course fostered advanced learning, knowledge exchange, and inter-institutional collaboration, reaffirming the #AFMS commitment to excellence in postgraduate medical education and specialist training.

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A medical camp was organised during the Snow Leopard Expo at Nyoma on 12–13 Jul 2026, held under #OperationSADBHAVANA by the Snow Leopard Brigade, Fire & Fury Corps in partnership with the Nyoma Youth Association, providing compassionate healthcare to local residents. As part of an initiative celebrating Ladakh’s culture, entrepreneurship and community spirit, the camp reaffirmed the #AFMS commitment to serving beyond the battlefield by promoting the health and well-being of the people while strengthening civil-military cooperation.

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[Uttar Bharat @UBArea_IA]

Healing Hands, Combat Ready🩺⚔️

Enhancing battlefield survivability through operational medical excellence.

Maj Gen VK Patra, MG Med, HQ Uttar Bharat, visited Banbasa Military Station to review the ECHS Polyclinic and Central MI Room, reaffirming the Indian Army's unwavering commitment to medical preparedness.

During the visit, he conducted practical training on the Yodha Rakshak Bachaav Kit and Bachaav Protocols, equipping troops with mission-critical combat life-saving skills to deliver the right intervention at the right time, where every second counts.

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#SuryaCommand #MedicalPreparedness #BattlefieldSurvivability #CombatCasualtyCare #OperationalReadiness #NationFirst

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[Gajraj Corps - Indian Army @GajrajCorps_IA]

𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑺𝒂𝒇𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔.

Ensuring the wellbeing of drivers during long convoy operations, Stallion Spearheads, under the aegis of #GajrajCorps, organised a one-day outdoor First Aid Workshop in coordination with MH, Missamari.

The workshop saw active participation from drivers of Air Force Station, Missamari, promoting the exchange of best driving practices and strengthening inter-service synergy.

The programme covered health and hygiene during convoys, management of heat- and cold-related illnesses, high-altitude precautions, accident response, casualty evacuation, snake and insect bite management, first-aid kit preparation and realistic emergency response drills.

Convoy ड्यूटी के दौरान चालकों के स्वास्थ्य और सुरक्षा को ध्यान में रखते हुए, Stallion Spearheads, #GajrajCorps के तत्वावधान में, MH, Missamari के सहयोग से एक दिवसीय outdoor First Aid Workshop का आयोजन किया गया।

इस कार्यशाला में Air Force Station, Missamari के चालकों ने उत्साहपूर्वक भाग लिया। इस दौरान बेहतर ड्राइविंग तरीकों का आदान-प्रदान हुआ और अंतर-सेवा समन्वय को और मजबूत किया गया।

कार्यक्रम में काफिले के दौरान स्वास्थ्य एवं स्वच्छता, गर्मी और ठंड से होने वाली समस्याओं का प्रबंधन, ऊँचाई वाले क्षेत्रों में सावधानियाँ, सड़क दुर्घटना के समय त्वरित प्रतिक्रिया, घायलों की सुरक्षित निकासी, साँप और कीड़ों के काटने पर प्राथमिक उपचार, फर्स्ट-एड किट की तैयारी तथा वास्तविक आपातकालीन परिस्थितियों में प्रतिक्रिया का व्यावहारिक प्रशिक्षण दिया गया।

#DrivingPreparedness
#FirstAid
#RoadSafety
#ConvoySafety

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Healing Hearts in the Himalayas : Medical Camp at Parkachik 🇮🇳

On 12 Jul 2026, as part of the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas Commemorations, the Indian Army, in collaboration with CHC Parkachik, organised a Medical Camp at Parkachik for residents of the remote villages of Panikhar, Parkachik, Tangol, Achamboo, Khayol, Khaos and Choskore in Kargil District.

Medical Officers of the Indian Army, along with specialists from CHC Parkachik and CHC Panikhar, provided comprehensive healthcare services to the local population. A total of 325 beneficiaries received medical consultations, reaffirming the enduring bond between the Indian Army and the people of Ladakh through compassionate healthcare and community outreach.

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[Gajraj Corps - Indian Army @GajrajCorps_IA]

𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐢

Under the aegis of #GajrajCorps, Gajraj Healers conducted a one week long training programme for Medical Officers of ITBP.

The programme covered Combat Medical Survival, Operational Medical Support & highlighted the importance of jointness & synergy while encouraging a supportive hand to patients.

#GajrajCorps के तत्वावधान में Gajraj Healers ने ITBP के मेडिकल अधिकारियों के लिए एक सप्ताह का प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम आयोजित किया।

इस कार्यक्रम में Combat Medical Survival एवं Operational Medical Support से संबंधित प्रशिक्षण दिया गया। साथ ही, संयुक्त रूप से कार्य करने और आपसी समन्वय के महत्व पर बल देते हुए मरीजों के प्रति संवेदनशील और सहयोगपूर्ण दृष्टिकोण अपनाने के लिए प्रेरित किया गया।

#Interoperability
#MedicalPreparedness
#MilitaryMedicine
#OperationalReadiness

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The 3rd Yodha Rakshak Combat Casualty Care Course (#YRCCC) concluded successfully at OTC, #AMC Centre & College, with 26 young officers from all Arms and Services of the Indian Army undergoing intensive training from 06–11 Jul 2026. Focused on battlefield trauma care, tactical casualty evacuation, and lifesaving interventions in realistic combat scenarios, the course strengthened operational readiness and equipped future leaders with critical combat lifesaving skills to save lives when it matters most.

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#DGAFMS
#YodhaRakshak
#CombatCasualtyCare
#TCCC
#MilitaryMedicine
#OperationalReadines
#AMC

[DGAFMS-MoD @dgafms_mod]

The Yodha Rakshak Combat Casualty Care (YRCCC) module equipped over 250 troops deployed in the forward areas of Pithoragarh with critical battlefield lifesaving skills through intensive hands-on training integrated with sub-unit battle drills and realistic combat scenarios. Conducted by 161 #MilitaryHospital and the Field Hospital under the guidance of MG(Med), Uttar Bharat Area, the initiative reinforces the principle that every soldier is a potential lifesaver, enhancing battlefield survivability, operational readiness, and the ability to save lives during the golden hour.

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Strengthening the digital transformation of military healthcare, Lt Gen CG Muralidharan, #DGMS (Army), in collaboration with C-DAC’s National Resource Centre for EHR Standards (NRCeS), conducted a workshop on Digital Health Standards covering SNOMED CT, LOINC, HL7, DICOM, FHIR, ABDM interoperability, and healthcare privacy & security. The workshop focused on building standardized, interoperable, and secure digital health ecosystems across #MilitaryHospitals, reinforcing the #AFMS commitment to technology-enabled, future-ready healthcare.

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[MJAFI @jforcemed]

On #WorldPopulationDay, we embrace this year's theme: "Realizing the hopes and aspirations of young people – today and for the future." MJAFI remains committed to advancing health through knowledge and research for a healthier tomorrow.

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[DGAFMS-MoD @dgafms_mod]

The Academic Awards Ceremony at #AFMC on 10 Jul 2026 celebrated the outstanding achievements of graduating cadets and newly commissioned officers in academics, sports and overall performance during undergraduate training. Flg Offr Ananya Phadke was awarded the President’s Gold Medal as the Best All-Round Outgoing Medical Graduate and the Kalinga Trophy for exemplary overall performance. The accomplishments of the awardees reflect the values of merit, perseverance and excellence that have long defined #AFMC, reinforcing its legacy of nurturing military medical professionals of the highest calibre.

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Surg VAdm Arti Sarin, #DGAFMS, reviewed the Commissioning Parade of the graduating cadets of #AFMC at Capt Devashish Sharma, KC Ground on 10 Jul 2026. A total of 144 cadets successfully passed out, of whom 141 were commissioned into the Armed Forces Medical Services. The newly commissioned officers comprise 112 for the Army, 17 for the Indian Air Force and 12 for the Indian Navy, including four cadets from Friendly Foreign Countries. Addressing the newly commissioned officers, the #DGAFMS urged them to uphold the highest standards of professional excellence, military ethos, compassion and selfless service in the care of the Nation’s soldiers, sailors, air warriors and veterans. The parade, commanded by Lt Nikhil Kumar Jha, was followed by the Academic Awards Ceremony recognising excellence in academics and all-round achievements.

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Surg VAdm Arti Sarin, #DGAFMS, inaugurated a series of academic, research and institutional initiatives at #AFMC Pune on 09 July 2026, reaffirming the #AFMS commitment to advancing medical education, research, innovation and institutional capacity. The initiatives included “Abhyas” (Advanced Pediatrics Research & Training Centre), “Vishleshan” (Biostatistical Laboratory), the Physiology Museum, “Prabandhan” (Museum of Hospital Administration) and the renovated Dhanvantari Auditorium, collectively strengthening #AFMC’s ecosystem for education, research, innovation and institutional excellence while reinforcing its position as a premier centre of excellence in military medicine and healthcare.

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Surg VAdm Arti Sarin, #DGAFMS, conducted the Technical Inspection of #AFMC Pune, undertaking a comprehensive review of its academic standards, clinical services, research, infrastructure, information technology and regulatory compliance. Appreciating the institution’s unwavering commitment to quality, accountability and continuous improvement, she commended #AFMC’s excellence in medical education, research and patient care. The #DGAFMS lauded the outstanding scientific contributions and scholarly publications of its faculty, reaffirming support for the institution’s continued pursuit of excellence in medical education, innovation and service to the nation.

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Surg Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, #DGAFMS inaugurated the 3-day Armed Forces Physiatry & Sports Injury Conference 2026 (#AFPSICON26) at #ArmyHospital (R&R), attended by senior #AFMS leadership along with Dr RK Srivastava, Former #DGHS & Former Chairman, MCI, and Brig BK Nayak (Retd), Executive Director, National Centre for Sports Science and Research. Bringing together over 200 Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialists and physiotherapists, the conference focuses on Neuro Rehabilitation, Regenerative Rehabilitation and Robotic Rehabilitation. #DGAFMS highlighted technology-integrated skill development to build a robust, holistic rehabilitation and sports medicine ecosystem for the Armed Forces, strengthening operational readiness while supporting India’s sporting excellence.

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Specialists at Army Institute of Cardio-Thoracic Sciences (#AICTS), #Pune successfully performed corrective heart surgery on a newborn with Truncus Arteriosus, a rare birth defect where one large blood vessel comes from the heart instead of two.

[TOI Lucknow @TOILucknow]

Beyond the call of duty. While travelling to an unit in Uttarakhand, Army Major General Dr Vinod Kumar Patra brought back a road accident victim to life who was lying on bitumen with no pulse or breath. His timely CPR revived the motorcyclist. Army ambulance evacuated the victim.