In a significant step towards bolstering medical support for active-duty personnel and their families, Lieutenant General Daljit Singh, AVSM, VSM, PHS, Director General of Armed Forces Medical College (DGAFMS), embarked on a visit to the Indian Coast Guard Headquarters in New Delhi. During his visit, Lt Gen Daljit Singh engaged in fruitful discussions with Director General Rakesh Pal, AVSM, PTM, TM, DGICG (@IndiaCoastGuard), focusing on avenues to enhance medical care accessibility and quality for Coast Guard personnel.
Additionally, the Director General of Armed Forces Medical College inaugurated ASHA version 2.0, an internet-based platform designed to streamline Annual Medical Examinations for Indian Coast Guard personnel.
The interaction between Lt Gen Daljit Singh and DG Rakesh Pal underscored the shared commitment of the Armed Forces Medical College and the Indian Coast Guard towards ensuring the health and well-being of personnel serving on the front lines of national security.
Discussions revolved around strategies to improve access to specialty medical care, facilitate timely treatment interventions, and enhance overall healthcare delivery mechanisms for Coast Guard personnel and their families.
Recognizing the unique operational challenges faced by the Indian Coast Guard, both leaders explored innovative solutions to optimize medical support infrastructure and resources, ensuring that personnel receive the highest standards of healthcare irrespective of their deployment locations.
Emphasis was placed on leveraging technology and digital platforms to bridge gaps in healthcare delivery, enhance medical surveillance capabilities, and facilitate seamless communication between medical practitioners and Coast Guard personnel.
The inauguration of ASHA version 2.0 marks a significant milestone in the digitization of medical examination processes within the Indian Coast Guard.
The internet-based platform is designed to streamline Annual Medical Examinations, offering a user-friendly interface for personnel to schedule appointments, access medical records, and receive timely updates on their health status.
ASHA version 2.0 is poised to revolutionize medical examination practices, promoting efficiency, transparency, and accountability in healthcare management.
Speaking on the occasion, Lt Gen Daljit Singh expressed his appreciation for the Indian Coast Guard’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the health and well-being of its personnel.
He commended DG Rakesh Pal and his team for their proactive approach towards strengthening medical support mechanisms and fostering a culture of preventive healthcare within the organization.
Lt Gen Daljit Singh reiterated the Armed Forces Medical College’s readiness to extend all possible support and cooperation to the Indian Coast Guard in achieving its healthcare objectives.
In response, DG Rakesh Pal extended his gratitude to Lt Gen Daljit Singh and the Armed Forces Medical College for their valuable partnership and support.
He underscored the importance of robust medical infrastructure and services in enhancing operational readiness and resilience among Coast Guard personnel. DG Rakesh Pal reaffirmed the Indian Coast Guard’s commitment to prioritizing the health and well-being of its personnel and leveraging technological innovations to deliver world-class healthcare services.
The visit of Lt Gen Daljit Singh to the Indian Coast Guard Headquarters signifies a renewed commitment to collaboration and synergy between the armed forces and paramilitary organizations in advancing healthcare excellence and ensuring the welfare of personnel serving the nation’s maritime security interests.
Through strategic partnerships and concerted efforts, the Armed Forces Medical College and the Indian Coast Guard are poised to set new benchmarks in healthcare delivery, reinforcing India’s commitment to safeguarding the health and security of its defenders.
