The Indian Air Force has launched an innovative mobile health App named ‘MedWatch’ on the ocaasion of its 85^th anniversary. This is in synchrony with the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Digital India’.

The concept and content of the App is by the Directorate General of Medical Services (Air) and it has been developed in-house with zero financial outlay by the Directorate of Information Technology (DIT). 

‘MedWatch’, available on the IAF's AFCEL network, comprises a host of features that will provide authentic health information to all IAF personnel.

A Reminder Tool to enable timely immunization for the children of all Air Warriors is an important component of the App. This will directly enable 'Mission Indradhanush' of the Govt of India. 

‘MedWatch’ is the first mobile health app in the three Armed Services and it was launched by Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa during the Air Force Commanders' Conference at New Delhi on 11 Oct 17.