Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja, Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), inaugurated the Inter-Command Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme titled “Metabolic Storm in the Young” at Command Hospital (Northern Command), Udhampur. The three-day conference was attended by more than 100 delegates, including medical professionals and representatives from the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) and Command Headquarters.
During his inaugural address, Air Marshal Thareja highlighted the growing burden of lifestyle disorders among Armed Forces personnel. He emphasised the need for greater institutional focus on preventive healthcare and called for command-level ownership in addressing emerging health challenges.
The DGAFMS stressed that the scientific recommendations and deliberations of the three-day conference should translate into practical and actionable measures at the unit level. He underlined the importance of ensuring that discussions and medical insights generated during such professional forums lead to tangible improvements in healthcare practices and preventive health initiatives across the Armed Forces.
A key highlight of the inauguration was the recognition of three indigenously developed digital applications: CURxA, AAHAR SANJEEVNI and DIL DI GALLAN. Air Marshal Thareja complimented the in-house development of these applications, which are advancing technology-enabled programmes aimed at making healthcare delivery across the AFMS more efficient and patient-centric.
The applications reflect the AFMS focus on leveraging digital solutions to support healthcare programmes and improve the delivery of medical services. Their development highlights the role of in-house innovation in strengthening technology-enabled healthcare initiatives within the Armed Forces medical system.
The scientific deliberations featured participation from accomplished speakers representing reputed institutions in Delhi and Jammu. Delegates from the AFMS and Command Headquarters also actively participated in the discussions, contributing to the exchange of professional knowledge and medical perspectives on the conference theme.
The Inter-Command CME provided a platform for medical professionals to deliberate on the growing challenge of lifestyle disorders among young personnel and the importance of preventive healthcare. The emphasis on command ownership and implementation at the unit level sought to connect scientific recommendations with practical healthcare measures.
The conference also highlighted the AFMS commitment to combining medical expertise, preventive health initiatives and indigenous digital innovation to strengthen healthcare delivery for Armed Forces personnel.
