Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, made a significant visit to the Directorate General of Medical Services (Army) where he was briefed by Lieutenant General Sadhna S Nair, the DGMS (Army). The visit highlighted the Army’s dedication to bolstering its healthcare services, ensuring robust support for personnel in both war and peacetime conditions.
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During his visit, General Dwivedi laid out a comprehensive directive aimed at enhancing the medical services provided to the armed forces. He emphasized the importance of leveraging healthcare technology to improve service delivery, maintaining transparency in operations, and enhancing human resource management within the medical services.
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The COAS stressed the need for the Army’s healthcare services to uphold the military ethos and integrity, promoting gender-neutrality, and enhancing automation processes to improve efficiency. He pointed out the critical role of credible medical research in advancing healthcare practices that support the well-being of all service members.
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Furthermore, General Dwivedi underscored the integration of these healthcare improvements as part of the broader ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’ mission—an initiative aimed at developing a comprehensive growth and development framework by the year 2047, marking 100 years of India’s independence.
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The directives issued by the COAS are set to initiate a series of reforms that will not only streamline medical services but also ensure that they are equipped to meet the future challenges of military healthcare. These reforms are expected to have a lasting impact on the overall operational readiness of the Indian Army, providing a resilient healthcare system that supports soldiers in all aspects of their service.
The visit to the Directorate General of Medical Services (Army) reflects the COAS’s proactive approach in ensuring that the health and welfare of the troops remain a top priority, reinforcing the Army’s commitment to sustaining the highest standards of healthcare for its personnel.