Army Medical Corps 256th Raising Day celebrated
On April 3, 2020, the Army Medical Corps Raising Day was celebrated under the motto
Motto: “Survey Santu Nirmaya”
The meaning of “Survey Santu Nirmaya” is “Let all the humans be free from disabilities and diseases”.
Highlights
The Army Medical Corps have been actively involved in establishing isolation, screening and treatment facilities for armed personnel. This is being done even now, in the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. They are known for their quality patient care
Army Medical Corps
The Army Medical Corps provide medical services to army personnel along with their families. The Army Medical Corps was established in 1943 amalgamating Indian Medical Services, Indian Hospital and Nursing Corps and Indian Medical Department. Until 1918, the Indian troops had no separate station hospital facilities.
Indian Medical Service
The Indian Medical Service was the major contributor of the Army Medical Corps. IT was formed in 1612 when East India Company was formed. Indianization of the service began in 1912. Till then only British doctors and surgeons were appointed and British personnel were given priority.
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events in Current Affairs
Topics: army medical corps • British East India Company • British Rule • Defence • Defence Security Corps • Indian Army • Indian Medical Association • Raising day
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