In a significant advancement for military healthcare in northern India, Command Hospital in Lucknow recently unveiled a cutting-edge 1000 mA Digital Radiography and Fluoroscopy System. The advanced diagnostic unit was officially inaugurated by Lieutenant General Navin Sachdeva, Chief of Staff of the Indian Army’s Central Command, during a visit to the hospital’s Department of Radiodiagnosis & Imaging.
This state-of-the-art equipment is anticipated to substantially improve diagnostic efficiency and safety by minimizing radiation exposure by as much as 40%, as highlighted by a study published in the Journal of Radiology. The system aims to serve over six lakh active and retired military personnel and their dependents who depend on the hospital for medical care.
Lt Gen Sachdeva commended the hospital’s medical team, known as the Surya Healers, for their dedication to providing high-quality care. Currently, the Command Hospital operates with 42 beds and is slated to transition fully into a multi-specialty facility by the end of 2025. As an institution managed under the Lucknow Cantonment Board, it plays a crucial role in the military medical infrastructure of the region.
This inauguration is part of a broader initiative by the Central Command to modernize healthcare facilities while ensuring operational effectiveness. The Command is responsible for military operations across eight states and is pivotal in maintaining security along both the Indo-Nepal and Indo-Tibet borders. Historically, it has functioned as a strategic reserve during conflicts, including the 1962 Sino-Indian War, while now balancing a commitment to welfare initiatives alongside defense duties.
Lt Gen Sachdeva, who took on the role of Chief of Staff on April 10, 2025, previously served as the General Officer Commanding of the White Knight Corps based in Jammu and Kashmir. His tenure has emphasized enhancing frontline operational capabilities and implementing administrative reforms focused on troop welfare.
The addition of this advanced diagnostic system underscores the Indian Army’s ongoing commitment to enhancing services for veterans and upgrading healthcare technology across its medical facilities.
