Lieutenant General C G Muralidharan, Director General Medical Services (Army) and Colonel Commandant of the Army Medical Corps (AMC), visited Headquarters Telangana and Andhra Sub Area (TASA) and Military Hospital Secunderabad on October 30, 2026, to assess the state of healthcare infrastructure, medical services and operational medical preparedness.
During the visit, he held discussions with Major General G Srinivas, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Telangana and Andhra Sub Area. The conversation centred on strengthening military healthcare facilities, improving patient services and ensuring efficient medical support for serving personnel, veterans and other eligible beneficiaries.
Focus on New Hospital Project and Digital Systems
A key point of review was the New Hospital Project, which is intended to expand healthcare infrastructure and medical capability at the station. The officers also looked at compliance with the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), beneficiary satisfaction and the implementation of the Hospital Information Management System (HIMS).
The review highlighted the need to modernise military medical facilities through technology upgrades, smoother hospital administration and improved healthcare delivery. Attention was also placed on maintaining high standards of clinical care while meeting the changing healthcare requirements of military personnel and their families.
Army Medical Corps Commitment
The visit reaffirmed the Army Medical Corps’ commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centric healthcare, technological innovation and operational medical readiness.
The Army Medical Corps is responsible for providing comprehensive medical support to the Indian Army, helping ensure that soldiers remain medically fit for operational duties while also extending healthcare services to eligible veterans and dependants.
Lt Gen Muralidharan’s visit underscored the continued focus on strengthening military healthcare infrastructure and improving the quality, accessibility and efficiency of medical services at Military Hospital Secunderabad.
