Extracted Data Points

  • Ring Gantry-based Linear Accelerator commissioned at Department of Radiation Oncology at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi on May 25, 2026
  • Equipment commissioned in presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh
  • Technology strengthens cancer care services at Army Hospital (R&R)
  • Improves access to advanced radiotherapy for serving personnel, veterans and their dependents
  • Expected to enhance in-house treatment capacity for significant patient load at the hospital
  • Linear Accelerator capable of delivering modern radiotherapy techniques including:
  • Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy
  • Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy
  • Image-Guided Radiation Therapy
  • Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery
  • Enables precise delivery of radiation to tumour sites while minimising exposure to surrounding normal tissues
  • Supports improved treatment outcomes and patient care
  • Procurement represents substantial upgrade from previous equipment which has been decommissioned
  • Induction marks step towards modernisation of oncology services within Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS)
  • Other oncology centres under AFMS also being upgraded in phased manner
  • Senior officials present included:
  • DG AFMS Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin
  • Commandant, Army Hospital (R&R) Lieutenant General Avinash Das
  • Other senior officials