Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, AVSM, VSM, Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), visited the Command Hospital, Central Command, as part of her two-day visit to the Lucknow Military Station. The visit underscored the DGAFMS’s focus on enhancing medical infrastructure and patient care within the armed forces.
During her visit, Vice Admiral Sarin was briefed on the progress of the new hospital project, an ambitious initiative aimed at completely modernizing the infrastructure of the tertiary care facility. The project envisions state-of-the-art operating theaters (OTs), radio-diagnosis units, and laboratory centers, transforming the hospital into a more efficient and effective patient care center. The modernization effort seeks to streamline operations by transitioning from a horizontally spread-out layout to a compact, patient-centric design, ensuring enhanced care and convenience.
The DGAFMS toured various departments of the hospital, engaging with officers and staff to understand their operations and challenges. As part of her visit, she inaugurated “Aastha,” a dedicated waiting hall for cancer patients, aimed at providing comfort and support to those undergoing treatment.
In her address to the hospital staff, Vice Admiral Sarin encouraged them to continue their exemplary work, with a specific emphasis on ensuring patient satisfaction, particularly for the veteran population. She lauded their dedication to delivering high-quality care and stressed the importance of maintaining a compassionate approach while adopting modern medical practices.
Her visit provided a significant boost to the morale of the Command Hospital team, reflecting the DGAFMS’s commitment to fostering excellence and innovation in armed forces medical services. The focus on modernization and patient-centric care reinforces the Indian Armed Forces’ dedication to supporting the health and well-being of their personnel and veterans.
