On the occasion of the 82nd Raising Day of the Artificial Limb Centre (ALC) in Pune, a significant step towards enhancing the care for differently abled individuals was marked by the inauguration of the “Saksham” Holistic Mobility Clinic. Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, the Director General of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), officially dedicated the clinic to the beneficiaries of the centre during a ceremony that drew considerable attention from senior medical officials.
Among the dignitaries present were Surgeon Vice Admiral Anupam Kapur, the Director General of Health Services for the Armed Forces, Lt. General Pankaj P Rao, the Director and Commandant of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), and Surgeon Rear Admiral Rajat Shukla, the Additional Director General for Medical Regulations, Health, and Training in the Office of the DGAFMS. Their presence underscored the importance of the initiative in the broader context of the medical services provided to service personnel and their families.
The newly inaugurated “Saksham” clinic is designed to centralize multiple clinical rehabilitation processes, providing a comprehensive range of services under one roof. Equipped with modern technology and staffed by specialized medical personnel, the clinic aims to significantly enhance mobility support, rehabilitation care, and overall treatment outcomes for its beneficiaries.
Officials expressed optimism that this new facility would greatly improve the rehabilitation experiences for patients, focusing on patient-centric care and advanced medical equipment. The integration of various rehabilitation services is seen as a crucial step towards offering a more cohesive and effective support system for those who rely on these crucial services.
The inauguration event further demonstrated the Armed Forces Medical Services’ ongoing commitment to enhancing rehabilitation infrastructure, providing specialized healthcare, and improving the quality of life for differently abled service members and their beneficiaries. The establishment of the “Saksham” clinic represents a progressive move towards ensuring that all individuals have access to necessary medical care and rehabilitation support.
