Indian Armed Forces Medical Services

The Indian Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) is a specialized branch providing healthcare to military personnel, veterans, and their families, as well as participating in disaster relief and humanitarian missions. Comprising doctors, nurses, and medical staff, AFMS ensures high standards of medical treatment and health support across all three armed forces—Army, Navy, and Air Force. It also includes medical education and research to advance military medicine. The service plays a crucial role in maintaining the physical readiness and well-being of armed forces personnel, both during peace and wartime, contributing to national security and humanitarian efforts.