Preventive healthcare and practical action at unit level were central themes as Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja, Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), inaugurated a three-day Inter-Command Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme at Command Hospital (Northern Command), Udhampur. Titled “Metabolic Storm in the Young”, the conference brought together more than 100 delegates, including medical professionals and representatives from the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) and Command Headquarters.
Focus on prevention and unit-level action
In his inaugural address, Air Marshal Thareja highlighted the growing burden of lifestyle disorders among Armed Forces personnel. He called for stronger institutional attention to preventive healthcare and for command-level ownership in tackling emerging health challenges.
He also urged delegates to turn the conference’s scientific recommendations and discussions into practical measures at the unit level. The aim, he stressed, was for insights shared at professional forums to lead to tangible improvements in healthcare practices and preventive health initiatives across the Armed Forces.
Indigenous digital health applications recognised
The inauguration recognised three indigenously developed digital applications: CURxA, AAHAR SANJEEVNI and DIL DI GALLAN. Air Marshal Thareja commended their in-house development and their contribution to technology-enabled programmes intended to make healthcare delivery across the AFMS more efficient and patient-centric.
The applications reflect the AFMS focus on using digital solutions to support healthcare programmes and improve medical service delivery. Their development also highlights the role of in-house innovation in advancing technology-enabled initiatives within the Armed Forces medical system.
Medical experts contribute to deliberations
Scientific sessions included speakers from reputed institutions in Delhi and Jammu. AFMS and Command Headquarters delegates also took part in discussions, sharing professional knowledge and medical perspectives related to the conference theme.
The Inter-Command CME provided a forum to discuss lifestyle disorders among young personnel and the importance of preventive healthcare. Its emphasis on command ownership and implementation at unit level linked scientific recommendations with practical measures.
The conference highlighted the AFMS approach of combining medical expertise, preventive health initiatives and indigenous digital innovation to strengthen healthcare delivery for Armed Forces personnel.
