All Women contingent of Armed Forces Medical Services shines at Republic Day parade

New Delhi: For the first time, an all-women contingent of the Armed Forces Medical Services on Friday marched on the Kartavya Path in the 75th Republic Day parade.

The tableau represented the pinnacle of military pageantry, highlighting the strength, discipline and resolute dedication of women officers of the Armed Forces Medical Services.

It also depicted their hard work, devotion and unwavering commitment extending far beyond the borders, encompassing patient care, logistics, casualty evacuation and public health initiatives in conflict zones in India as well as abroad.

The procession was followed by 144 officers from the Military Nursing Service.

Operation Dost conducted in February 2023 in Turkiye's Iskenderun was a prominent overseas relief operation for earthquake victims by the Indian Army's medical officers and staff.

As per a media report in TOI, In February 2023, the Indian Army Medical Officers and staff conducted Operation Dost in Iskenderun, Hatay Province, Turkey providing relief to earthquake victims. The motto of the armed forces Medical Services is ' Sarve Santu Niramaya' which translates to 'May all be free from illness'.