Army Hospital (R&R) commissions modern radiotherapy technology for advanced cancer care

By PIB Delhi

A Ring Gantry-based Linear Accelerator was commissioned into the Department of Radiation Oncology at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh on May 25, 2026. This advanced technology would strengthen cancer care services at Army Hospital (R&R) and improve access to advanced radiotherapy for serving personnel, veterans and their dependents. It is expected to enhance in-house treatment capacity for the significant patient load at the hospital.

This Linear Accelerator is capable of delivering modern radiotherapy techniques including Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy, Image-Guided Radiation Therapy, Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy and Stereotactic Radiosurgery. It enables precise delivery of radiation to tumour sites while minimising exposure to surrounding normal tissues, thereby supporting improved treatment outcomes and patient care. 

The procurement of the Linear Accelerator within the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) is a substantial upgrade from the previous equipment which has, since, been decommissioned. The induction marks a step towards modernisation of oncology services within AFMS. Other oncology centres under AFMS are also being upgraded in a phased manner. 

DG AFMS Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin; Commandant, Army Hospital (R&R) Lieutenant General Avinash Das and other senior officials were present on the occasion.