On 17 August 2024, the Command Hospital, Lucknow, remained a historic day as it hosted a commissioning ceremony for the fresh batch of nursing officers from civilian backgrounds into the Military Health Service; it marked a new chapter for these professionals initiate on their journey within the armed forces’ medical community.

Senior officials from the unit attended the ceremony, which warmly welcomed the new officers and emphasized their vital role in enhancing military healthcare services. The event was a formal induction and a celebration of the expanding capabilities of the armed forces’ medical support.

During the ceremony, various speeches by senior military and medical officers identified how integral nursing officers are to the armed forces healthcare system, both in peacetime and at wartime. It commended the newly commissioned officers on choosing to serve the nation and encouraged them to continue upholding the highest traditions in medicine and officership.

This further diversifies and strengthens the medical teams in the armed forces, bringing wide-ranging expertise to various deployments. The ceremony was finally wrapped up with a very formal and serious oath-taking ceremony in which the new officers pledged to serve with integrity and dedication.

The commissioning ceremony marked the initiation of their career in military service, which was further continuously underlined by Command Hospital, Lucknow’s unwavering commitment to excellence in military medical care.