Indian Military Officials In Hawaii To Study Medical Facilities

NEW DELHI- A delegation of senior Indian army officers arrived in America to study the medical facilities of the US military and enhance defense medical cooperation and strategic collaboration between the two countries, Ministry of Defense officials said on September 21. 

This follows the recent conclusion of the joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas 2025’ in Alaska on September 14.

Led by Director General and Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, a delegation from the Indian Armed Forces Medical Services is on a study tour of US Armed Forces medical facilities in Honolulu, Hawaii. During the visit, the team held military staff-level talks with US defense medical officials.

Discussions focused on sharing best practices in specialized areas such as military medicine, marine medicine (for naval personnel), and aviation medicine (for air force experts and astronauts). The two sides also explored ways to increase medical participation in bilateral military exercises.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the delegation inspected US military medical installations to gain understanding of emergency care, and medical management of troops. The Indian delegation also shared its own experiences and practices. (IANS)