Command Hospital, Chandimandir, operating under the Indian Army’s Western Command in Haryana’s Panchkula, has been conferred the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Unit Certificate of Appreciation, recognising its sustained professionalism, operational dedication, and high standards in military healthcare delivery.
The recognition follows the hospital’s strong performance in the Raksha Mantri Trophy Evaluation of Armed Forces Hospitals for 2024–25, where it secured second position at the national level, reinforcing its standing among India’s leading military medical institutions.
The COAS Unit Certificate of Appreciation was formally presented during the Army Day Investiture Ceremony held in Jaipur on January 14, marking a significant institutional milestone for the hospital.
Under the leadership of Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command, Command Hospital Chandimandir has undergone notable capability expansion aimed at strengthening advanced and specialised patient care services.
Over the past year, the hospital has operationalised a bone marrow transplant programme and established a dedicated, state-of-the-art haematology ward. It has also been recognised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare as the best emerging National Organ Transplant and Retrieval Centre in August 2024, alongside receiving accreditation as a kidney transplant centre.
Infrastructure modernisation has been a key focus area, with the development of a modern modular operation theatre and intensive care unit complex. Additional enhancements include the establishment of a 20-bedded Oncology Day Care Centre to support chemotherapy services, along with improvements in patient amenities to strengthen overall care delivery.
The recognition underscores the hospital’s growing role as a centre of excellence in military healthcare, reflecting consistent advancements in clinical capability, infrastructure, and specialised services within the Armed Forces Medical Services ecosystem.
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