New Delhi, May 25 -- In a significant step towards strengthening cancer treatment facilities for armed forces personnel and their families, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh today commissioned a state-of-the-art Ring Gantry-based Linear Accelerator at the Department of Radiation Oncology of Army Hospital (Research & Referral) in New Delhi.

The induction of the advanced radiotherapy system is expected to enhance cancer care services at the premier military hospital and improve access to cutting-edge treatment for serving personnel, veterans and their dependents. The new facility will also help the hospital manage its substantial patient load more efficiently by expanding in-house treatment capabilities.

The newly commissioned Linear Acc...