Army Hospital (R&R) commissions modern radiotherapy technology for advanced cancer care

**Summary of Radiotherapy Technology Commissioning at Army Hospital (R&R)** On May 25, 2026, the Ministry of Defence commissioned a modern Ring Gantry-based Linear Accelerator at the Department of Radiation Oncology, Army Hospital (Research & Referral) in Delhi. The ceremony was held in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, DG AFMS Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, and Commandant Lieutenant General Avinash Das. **Technological Capabilities** The new equipment represents a significant upgrade for the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), replacing previously decommissioned technology. The Linear Accelerator is capable of delivering advanced radiotherapy techniques, including: * Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) * Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) * Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) * Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) * Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) **Objectives and Impact** * **Patient Care:** The technology enables precise radiation delivery to tumor sites while minimizing exposure to healthy tissues, leading to improved treatment outcomes. * **Capacity:** The induction is expected to increase the hospital’s in-house treatment capacity to manage a significant patient load. * **Service Population:** The upgrade provides enhanced access to advanced cancer care for serving personnel, veterans, and their dependents. * **Modernization:** This commissioning is part of a phased modernization of oncology services across all AFMS centers. **Administrative Details** * **Location:** Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi. * **Release ID:** 2264896. * **Visitor Counter:** 2690 (as of the release date). * **Source:** PIB Delhi, Ministry of Defence.

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