Shillong: A three-day conference for Senior Medical Officers of all units in Eastern Air Command was inaugurated on Thursday by Air Marshal Anil Khosla Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command.
The AOC-in-C stressed the importance of the role of medical services in operational readiness of the IAF.
He emphasised the importance of a fit fighting force and maintenance of positive physical, mental and spiritual health.
The conference was attended by 36 medical officers from various AF Stations.
It focused on the lessons learnt during the exercise gaganshakti conducted recently which also aimed at medical preparedness for unconventional warfare, mass casualty evacuation from an Air Force Station in the North East to Kolkata International Airport.
Various topics of importance were discussed during the conference such as public health, casualty evacuation, disaster management and aid to civil authorities.
The event was graced by senior medical officials of the IAF.
