POONCH, May 16: In a significant step towards strengthening healthcare services for veterans in the remote border district of Poonch, a state-of-the-art Fully Automated Hematology Analyser was inaugurated by Indian Army at ECHS Polyclinic, Poonch.
The facility has been established under a civil-military cooperation initiative in collaboration with ERBA TRANSASIA. 150 General Hospital and SEMO, in the presence of the Station Commander, Poonch, Deputy Commissioner, Poonch and senior medical staff from District Hospital, Poonch.
The newly installed analyser will provide timely and accurate blood investigations with rapid turnaround time, enabling early diagnosis and effective management of various medical conditions.
The facility is expected to benefit nearly 7,000 ECHS beneficiaries, including veterans and their dependants, by reducing the need for long-distance travel for basic diagnostic services.
Speaking on the occasion, the Commandant, 150 General Hospital, reiterated the Indian Army’s commitment to enhancing medical support for Ex-Servicemen and their families. Veterans expressed gratitude for the initiative, which will greatly improve healthcare access in the region.