List of Armed Forces Hospitals In India
List of Armed Forces Hospitals in India provides an overview of the healthcare facilities operated by the Indian Armed Forces. These hospitals are primarily intended to serve the health care needs of military personnel, veterans, and their families. However, they often extend services to civilians, especially in remote areas or during emergencies. The armed forces medical services in India are renowned for their discipline, efficiency, and the quality of healthcare provided.
Overview[edit | edit source]
The Indian Armed Forces operate a comprehensive network of hospitals, health centers, and clinics across the country. These facilities are managed by the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), which is a unified medical service that serves the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force. The AFMS is responsible for the training, deployment, and administrative control of medical professionals within the armed forces. It also runs medical colleges, nursing colleges, and training institutions for paramedical staff.
List of Armed Forces Hospitals[edit | edit source]
Below is an incomplete list of armed forces hospitals in India. This list is categorized by the branch of the armed forces they serve.
Indian Army[edit | edit source]
- Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi
- Command Hospital (Eastern Command)
- Command Hospital (Western Command)
- Command Hospital (Central Command)
- Command Hospital (Southern Command)
- Command Hospital (Northern Command)
- Base Hospital Delhi Cantt
- Military Hospital Jalandhar
- Military Hospital Jaipur
- Military Hospital Pune
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- INHS Asvini, Mumbai
- INHS Kalyani, Visakhapatnam
- INHS Sanjivani, Kochi
- INHS Patanjali, Karwar
- INHS Dhanvantari, Port Blair
Indian Air Force[edit | edit source]
- Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME), New Delhi
- Air Force Command Hospital (Eastern Air Command), Shillong
- Air Force Command Hospital (Western Air Command), New Delhi
- Air Force Command Hospital (Southern Air Command), Thiruvananthapuram
- Air Force Command Hospital (Central Air Command), Lucknow
- Air Force Command Hospital (South Western Air Command), Gandhinagar
Services Offered[edit | edit source]
Armed Forces Hospitals in India offer a wide range of medical services including general medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, dentistry, ophthalmology, ENT, and super-specialty services like cardiology, neurology, and oncology. They are equipped with advanced medical technologies and facilities for diagnostics, treatment, and rehabilitation. These hospitals also play a crucial role in medical research, particularly in areas relevant to military medicine.
Training and Education[edit | edit source]
The AFMS operates several institutions for the education and training of its medical staff. The Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune is a premier institution for medical education in the country. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in medicine and nursing to students who are commissioned into the armed forces after completion of their studies.
Challenges and Future Directions[edit | edit source]
Armed Forces Hospitals in India face unique challenges such as the need to provide medical support in conflict zones and remote areas. They also have to stay prepared for disaster response and mass casualty situations. The future direction includes modernization of facilities, incorporation of telemedicine services, and enhancing capacities for emergency response and disaster management.
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