Union Minister of State for Defence inaugurated MILMEDICON-2025: International Conference on Physical and Mental Trauma in Military Settings at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.

• The conference is focused on innovations, challenges and reforms in military medicine worldwide. 
• The event  marks 100 years of the Military Nursing Service and celebrates Nari Shakti in the field of combat medicine.
• It marks the Indian Army’s ‘Year of Reforms’; it is positioned as a strategic initiative to strengthen international cooperation and enhance trauma care capabilities in operational settings.

Key Highlights

1. Global Cooperation
   • Representatives from 15+ countries, senior armed forces, academia & civilian experts.
   • Platform for strategic dialogue & medical innovation.
2. Trauma Care Reforms
   • Advanced combat trauma care protocols.
   • Battlefield response models for faster casualty evacuation.
   • Lessons from global conflict zones integrated into Indian doctrine.
3. Technology Integration
   • AI in military healthcare: predictive diagnostics, telemedicine, casualty tracking.
   • Simulation & VR-based training for medics.
4. Women in Combat Medicine
   • Recognition of women leadership roles in combat zones.
   • Military Nursing Service centenary → reaffirming contribution of women to defence healthcare.

Strategic Importance

• Enhances operational readiness by improving survival rates in battlefield trauma.
• Builds resilient healthcare frameworks for high-risk, hostile environments.
• Strengthens India’s role in global defence-medical cooperation.
• Aligns with broader reforms in armed forces’ logistics & support systems.

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