63rd AFMRC Meeting Held in New Delhi, Focus on Advancing Military Medical Research and Healthcare

Tri-Services, DRDO and ICMR Discuss Collaborative Research for Future-Ready Armed Forces Healthcare.

The 63rd meeting of the Armed Forces Medical Research Committee was held at the Army Hospital Research and Referral, bringing together senior representatives from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Defence Research and Development Organisation, and Indian Council of Medical Research.

Focus on Collaborative Medical Research

The meeting was chaired by Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, Director General Armed Forces Medical Services, and co-chaired by Dr U K Singh.

Discussions covered a wide spectrum of medical research projects across diverse disciplines, aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery within the Armed Forces.

Strengthening Military Healthcare Systems

DGAFMS emphasised the importance of cutting-edge research and inter-agency collaboration, highlighting its critical role in:

• Improving healthcare for serving personnel
• Supporting veterans and their families
• Enhancing operational medical preparedness

Tri-Services and Scientific Synergy

The meeting underscored the need for greater synergy between military and scientific institutions, ensuring that innovations in medical science are effectively translated into practical healthcare solutions.

Future-Ready Medical Capability

The initiative reflects India’s commitment to building a robust, research-driven military healthcare ecosystem, capable of addressing emerging challenges in both operational and peacetime scenarios.