Lt Gen Shankar Narayan Assumes Command at Army Hospital

Lt Gen Shankar Narayan became the new head of the Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi on July 10, 2024. In his long and successful career as a military doctor, this job is a big step forward.

Educational and Professional Background

This Lieutenant General Narayan graduated from the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, in the 1982 (‘U’) class. From the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, he has a specialty in pediatrics and a subspecialization in neonatology. He has also learned how to do pediatric liver transplants at King’s College Hospital in London.

Professional Expertise and Vision

It is well known in the field of military healthcare that Lt Gen Narayan is an expert in patient care, clinical services, and medical management. As soon as he was hired, he thanked the people who had come before him and promised to improve the hospital’s care, training, and study. His main goal is to bring patient care up to date by using the newest tools and technologies.

Strategic Goals and Future Outlook

Lt Gen Narayan wants to keep Army Hospital (R & R)’s reputation of excellence in medical education and new research alive. The hospital is likely to play an even bigger part in improving health care for Armed Forces members and their families under his leadership, which will help protect national health. People see his leadership as very important for moving the Armed Forces Medical Services’ goal of improving healthcare through new ideas and great leadership forward.

About Army Hospital (Research & Referral)

One of the most important hospitals in the Indian Armed Forces is the Army Hospital (Research & Referral), which is in New Delhi. It has been around since 1953 and is known for its care, education, and study for military members and their families. In 2007, the hospital, which is often just called AHRR, got a lot of improvements. In particular, it offers specialty care in neurology, cardiology, and gastroenterology. In 2000, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee had surgery on his knees at AHRR. In 2013, Manmohan Singh had surgery on his spine there as well.

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs