New Delhi, Nov 24 (UNI) Lauding the Armed Forces Medical Services for providing stellar service not only to the armed forces but also in the service of the nation both in peace and war, President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said the onus of promoting and delivering preventive, curative and rehabilitative medical care for the serving soldier and his family has been carried out by the AFMS with commendable professionalism.
Addressing the closing ceremony of the 42nd World Congress of the International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM), the President said, 'The medical service is an important pillar for any military. The Armed Forces Medical Services of India have been providing stellar service not only to the Armed Forces but have also been in the service of the nation both in peace and war. They are the most valuable first responders in times of natural and man-made calamities and crises and are in a perpetual state of readiness.
The onus of promoting and delivering preventive, curative and rehabilitative medical care for the serving soldier and his family, including our esteemed veterans, has been carried out by the Armed Forces Medical Services with commendable professionalism.'
The President said for nearly a century now, ICMM has been making a meaningful impact in the practice of military medicine across the world.
'For nearly a century now, the ICMM has been making a meaningful impact in the practice of military medicine across the world. The uniformed medical services deliver health care in the most trying circumstances. They truly work at the ‘cutting edge’ of the medical profession. This ‘edge’ does not sharpen overnight, but is achieved through years of perseverance and training.

Through its Regional and World Congress, ICMM provides a global platform for sharing and meaningful learning. You are able to duly address contemporary, real-time and relevant issues pertaining to Military Medicine, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief, Mass Casualty Medicine and Infectious disease epidemiology including outbreaks, Medical Logistics and missions,'the President said.
Calling a soldier of any country as 'a very valued and special citizen', who undergoes a well-planned regimen, and is often exposed to harsh alien environments that put physical and mental stress on the body, the President said, 'In a vast country like ours, our valiant forces too, face tough environmental conditions of high-altitude, glacial conditions, deserts, jungles, violent seas and the aerospace. I am sure the deliberations on the medical aspects related to these very military specific environments, would have been fruitful, owing to the varied exposure and experience of speakers.'
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