Army Hospital

March 24, 2025 1:36 PM

Indian Army conducts over 350 cataract surgeries at Eye Camp in West Bengal

In a significant healthcare initiative, the Indian Army organized an advanced eye surgical camp at the 158 Base Hospital in Bagdogra, West Bengal, from March 20 to 24. The camp, aimed at providing high-quality medical care to ex-servicemen and their dependents, saw over 1,752 individuals screened for various ophthalmic ailments, including cataracts. More than 350 cataract surgeries were successfully performed during the five-day camp, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Defen...

Army hospital performs India’s first LVAD implantation with HeartMate 3

Army hospital performs India’s first LVAD implantation with HeartMate 3 device in a government institution The Army Hospital (Research & Referral) in Delhi has made history by performing India’s first Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implantation using the HeartMate 3 device in a government institution. This breakthrough marks a significant achievement for the Armed Forces Medical Services, setting a new benchmark in advanced cardiac care. The life-saving procedure was performed ...