Helicopter Lifeline: Military Precision and Medical Excellence Save Soldier's Wife

The Indian Army's Western Command hospital in Chandimandir achieved a medical and logistical triumph in collaboration with PGIMS Rohtak by airlifting a kidney for transplant. This life-saving operation highlights military-civil cooperation and the hospital's accolades, including its role as an emerging National Organ Transplant and Retrieval Centre.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Chandigarh | Updated: 17-05-2026 19:56 IST | Created: 17-05-2026 19:56 IST
Helicopter Lifeline: Military Precision and Medical Excellence Save Soldier's Wife
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A successful life-saving mission took place when the Western Command hospital in Chandimandir, with PGIMS Rohtak, conducted a swift kidney transplant operation. The organ was airlifted by an Army Aviation helicopter, showcasing the military's logistical precision and humanitarian commitment.

The transplant not only gave new hope to the wife of a serving soldier but also underscored the Indian Army's exemplary coordination with civilian medical facilities, reflecting operational efficiency and seamless teamwork between military and healthcare institutions.

Command Hospital, Chandimandir, celebrated for its steadfast excellence in military healthcare, has been recognized as a leading National Organ Transplant Centre. With achievements like the Bone Marrow Transplant Programme, it stands as a beacon of advanced medical care within the Indian Armed Forces.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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