Itanagar, March 26 (NationPress) The Indian Army has enhanced healthcare capabilities in remote, high-altitude areas with the launch of a new oxygen-generation facility in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday, as confirmed by officials.

According to Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat, this marks a significant advancement in medical infrastructure within difficult terrains, with a containerised oxygen generation plant and a refilling centre inaugurated at the field hospital in Borarupak, situated in the Subansiri Valley.

Inaugurated by General Officer Commanding Spear Corps, Lt Gen Abhijit S. Pendharka, the event saw participation from senior Indian Army officials, state administration representatives, local community members, and veterans.

The newly installed facility aims to provide a steady, dependable supply of medical-grade oxygen, thereby significantly boosting the field hospital's ability to cater to both military personnel and civilians in this remote, high-altitude region.

In locations where logistical and medical resources are often scarce, this oxygen generation and refilling facility serves as a vital lifeline.

Lt Col Rawat highlighted that this initiative demonstrates robust civil-military cooperation and embodies the ethos of “Nation First”, reinforcing the collaboration between the Armed Forces and civil society.

He noted that SIRF's contribution showcases a mutual commitment to humanitarian service and national welfare.

Beyond its infrastructural significance, this facility represents resilience, preparedness, and hope, ensuring prompt medical support for both soldiers and the local populace.

The effort reaffirms the Indian Army’s commitment to nation-building, community welfare, and operational readiness in some of the country’s most challenging environments, according to the spokesman.

Simultaneously, in Manipur, the Indian Army showcased a swift and effective response during a life-saving operation involving a seven-year-old child who suffered a snakebite.

On Thursday afternoon, a distressed family reached the Company Operating Base at Hanuman Top in Imphal East district seeking urgent medical help.

Acting swiftly, Army personnel provided first aid under the supervision of the Regimental Medical Officer. The injury was meticulously treated, and the affected limb was immobilised to prevent the venom's spread.

Following initial stabilization, the child was promptly evacuated to the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences in Imphal for advanced treatment.

The Army's timely intervention was crucial in ensuring the child's safety and well-being, reflecting its ongoing commitment to serving local communities, according to the spokesman.