Delhi Cantt hospital gets robotic orthopaedic system
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Thursday inaugurated the Robotic Orthopaedic System and Maternity Operation Theatre at Cantonment General Hospital, Delhi Cantonment, in the presence of Director General, Defence Estates, Shobha Gupta. The facilities will provide advanced healthcare services for the residents of the Cantonment and neighbouring municipal areas.
Speaking on the occasion, the Defence Secretary emphasized the importance of modernising healthcare infrastructure in Cantonments and highlighted the government’s continued commitment to ensuring high-quality medical services for residents. The Director General of Defence Estates lauded the initiative, noting that such developments will significantly strengthen healthcare delivery systems within cantonment areas and contribute to overall community welfare. The newly launched Robotic Orthopaedic System represents a major technological upgrade, enabling precision-driven surgical procedures, reduced recovery times and improved patient outcomes. Equipped with a cutting-edge robotic system, the unit is expected to enhance the hospital’s capability in handling complex orthopaedic cases with greater accuracy and efficiency.
On the occasion, a brief presentation was also made on the planned upgrades at Cantonment General Hospital, which includes a Dialysis Centre, Central Sterile Services Department, ICU upgrades, and laboratory expansion over the next three months.
