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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicArmed Forces Medical Services

Topic: Armed Forces Medical Services

Armed Forces Medical Service officers bag 32 medals at World Medical and Health Games

Lt Col Sanjeev Malik, Maj Anish George, Capt Stephen Sebastian, and Capt Dania James won 19 gold medals, 9 silver medals and 4 bronze medals.

IIT Hyderabad, Armed Forces Medical Services Collaborate on Research and Training

Agreement to develop novel medical devices, address health issues faced by soldiers

IIT Delhi, armed forces sign MoU for novel medical device research

A collaborative research programme to be launched for developing medical devices for soldiers serving in various terrains.

8-yr-old gets new lease of life after successful high risk procedure at Delhi Cantt Army Hospital

Child from Baramullah, J&K, had a critical narrowing of the Aorta (blood channel that supplies pure blood to the entire body) which affected the blood supply to his vital organs.

Army opens 25 new clinics to help officers & jawans posted in remote areas avail IVF treatment

The additional Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) centres mean postings will no longer be limited & treatment will not be delayed. Earlier, such centres were available in just 7 cities.

As a woman, I never felt out of place in NDA. But there is still much to be achieved

The desire for instant change may seem natural, but the NDA must be given time to make the environment more receptive for incoming young women.

Govts will need to support armed forces with PPEs, ventilators if Covid situation worsens

Lt Gen. Anup Banerji says the armed forces have enough PPEs and ventilators for the 10,000 beds prepared for civilians, but could need more if the Covid-19 crisis spirals.

Tough to ‘weaponise’ coronavirus, but can’t rule out attacks: Armed Forces Medical Chief

Lt Gen. Anup Banerji says until a vaccine or treatment for coronavirus is found, the armed forces will stay vigilant.

50 military hospitals prepared for Covid-19, 6 viral testing labs up and running

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews Armed Forces Medical Services’ preparedness to assist civilian authorities in battling the novel coronavirus.

There is a reason India turned to Armed Forces Medical Services when it came to coronavirus

Armed Forces Medical Services is the backbone of India’s defence. Other than AIIMS, no state-run medical facility can match what Indian military has managed in fight against coronavirus.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

Venezuela crude returns to India’s oil basket. But only as ‘supplementary’ supply

Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.