Lt Gen Shankar Narayan became the new head of Army Hospital

Appointment and Background

• Lt Gen Shankar Narayan appointed as new head of Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi on July 10, 2024
• Graduate of Armed Forces Medical College, Pune (1982 'U' batch)
• Specialized in pediatrics at AIIMS, New Delhi
• Sub-specialization in neonatology
• Trained in pediatric liver transplantation at King's College Hospital, London

Professional Expertise and Vision

• Renowned expert in patient care, clinical services, and medical management
• Emphasizes team-centric approach
• Aims to contribute to national health through improved healthcare for Armed Forces members and families

Goals for Army Hospital (R&R):

• • Enhance patient care with latest tools and technologies
  • Maintain excellence in medical education
  • Advance cutting-edge research

Army Hospital Research & Referral (R & R) Overview

• Army hospital established in 1953
• Located in New Delhi
• One of the most important hospitals in Indian Armed Forces
• Significant upgrades in 2007
• Specialties include neurology, cardiology, and gastroenterology

Notable patients:

• • Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee (knee surgery, 2000)
  • Former PM Manmohan Singh (spine surgery, 2013)

Implications for Military Healthcare

• Potential focus on enhanced pediatric and neonatal care
• Possible advancements in liver transplantation programs
• Emphasis on research and innovation in military healthcare
• Elevated training standards for military medical professionals