Shillong, April 28: A three-day conference for Senior Medical Officers of all units in Eastern Air Command was inaugurated on 26 April 2018 by Air Marshal Anil Khosla PVSM AVSM VM, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command.
The event was graced by senior medical officials of the IAF. The AOC-in-C stressed the importance of the role of medical services in operational readiness of the IAF. He emphasised the importance of a fit fighting force and maintenance of positive physical, mental and spiritual health.
The conference was attended by 36 Medical officers from various AF Stations. It focussed on the lessons learnt during the Exercise Gaganshakti conducted recently which also aimed at medical preparedness for unconventional warfare, Mass Casualty evacuation from an Air Force Station in the North East to Kolkata International Airport.
During the conference, various issues including public health, casualty evacuation, disaster management & aid to civil authorities etc. were discussed. The Principal Medical Officer, Eastern Air Command shared his vision of the future of the IAF medical services with the medical officers and advised them to stay current with medical advances and research.
