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Supreme Court expands scrutiny to FMCG after Patanjali misleading ads case

Nestle, Bournvita, and MDH have all come under public scrutiny after reports questioning the quality of the consumer goods emerged within the last month

Double-blind trial soon for Ayush drugs to treat anaemia in women

The ministry on Monday tied up with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to conduct the study, which aims at backing up Ayush treatment with scientific and evidence-based research

Ayush hospitals to be spread after bed per population norm: Ministry

Considering the requirement of quality in-patient care, Ayush hospitals should be spread across the country following the bed per population norm, according to a set of new guidelines issued by the Ayush Ministry. According to the norm, one hospital bed per 5,000 population is "essential" while 1 bed per 2,000 population is "desirable". There are 3,844 Ayush hospitals in various categories across the country run by central and state governments. These hospitals together have a bed strength of 60,943. The "essential" number of beds in Ayush hospitals may be provided through the public health system such as medical colleges, district hospitals, 10-bedded, 30-bedded, 50 or more bedded Ayush hospitals, the Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) for Ayush healthcare facilities stated. To achieve the "desirable" number of beds, the contribution of the private sector may also be considered while continuing to strengthen and increase bed provision at public health facilities, the guideline

AyushMin gets rap for underuse of funds despite rising allocation

Expenditure for scheme stands at 74% and 85% of RE in FY24 and FY23

Standardisation a critical pulse for better govt health care access

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has also asked companies to modify products that contain limitations for Ayush treatments and ensure compliance

IRDAI asks insurers to give coverage for AYUSH in health insurance policies

IRDAI asked companies to modify products that contain limitations for AYUSH treatments and ensure compliance with the revised guidelines

Ayushman Bharat HWCs renamed as Ayushman Arogya Mandir, gets new tagline

The government has decided to rename the Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres as 'Ayushman Arogya Mandir' and the Union Health Ministry has sent a letter to the states and Union territories to implement the rebranding exercise, official sources said. States have also been asked to upload photographs of rebranded primary health facilities on the Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWC) portal, they said. The rebranded AB-HWCs will also have a new tagline -- 'Arogyam Parmam Dhanam'.

Centre taking steps to promote AYUSH system of medicine: MoS Mahendrabhai

Union Minister of State for Ayush Munjpara Mahendrabhai on Wednesday said the Centre is taking steps for the promotion and propagation of the Ayush system of medicine in the country. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has made significant progress in reinventing the proven benefits of the traditional system of medicine to enrich the quality of lives of the people, he said. Our traditional medicine systems are efficacious, Mahendrabhai, who was accompanied by Rajesh Kotecha, Special Secretary in the Ayush Ministry, said at a press conference here. Talking about the ministry's flagship National Ayush Mission (NAM) programme, he said it is being implemented with the vision to provide Ayush healthcare services throughout the country. The Ministry of Ayush is working on the operationalisation of 12,500 Ayush Health and Wellness Centres (AHWCs) under NAM by 2023-24, the minister said. Replying to a question, he said that modern and traditional medicine

Equity at the cost of capacity

No reasonable person would look at the state of the health system in India and conclude it has enough doctors

Statistics ministry to begin work on 80th round of national sample survey

During the 79th round of the survey, questions were also included on Ayush to get insights on the expenditure incurred

Madhya Pradesh farmers bet on medicinal crops to boost their income

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan recently emphasised the need to change the crop production pattern to reduce crop losses and make agriculture more profitable

As G20 leader how India is ensuring quality of traditional medicine systems

Popular acceptance of Ayush is due to increased awareness and scientific validation, writes Sarbananda Sonowal

AYUSH Jharkhand allegedly hacked, records of 320,000 patients leaked

CloudSEK in its report also warned that the leaked data could enable account takeovers

WHO-organised global summit on traditional medicines in Guj on Aug 17-18

A first-of-its-kind global summit on traditional medicines, organised by the WHO in Gujarat on August 17-18, will serve as a platform for experts to delve into the latest scientific advancements in the sector with the ultimate goal of ensuring health for all, a minister said on Monday. The summit at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre in Gandhinagar is co-hosted by the Ministry of Ayush. Union Minister of State for Ayush Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai said the meet will take into account the vast experience and expertise of the country and serve as a platform for experts and practitioners to delve into the latest scientific advancements and evidence-based knowledge in the sector, with the ultimate goal of ensuring health and well-being for all. Speaking about the event at a press conference jointly organised by the Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organization (WHO), the minister said the summit's outcome will be a declaration, which will assist WHO in shaping the future of i

Ayush visa introduced for foreigners seeking traditional medicine treatment

To boost India's medical value travel, the amendment was added to include treatments such as therapeutic care, wellness, and yoga

Our duty to promote synergy between traditional, modern medicine: MoS Ayush

Telemedicine, artificial intelligence and big data analytics are among technological advancements revolutionising healthcare and they can also be integrated with traditional medicine, Union Minister Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai has said. Speaking at an event here on Wednesday, Kalubhai emphasised the importance of integrating traditional practices with advancements in modern medicine. "It is our duty to lead the way in promoting synergy between traditional and modern medicine with cutting-edge scientific research," he said. The minister of state (MoS) for Ayush also highlighted the role of technology, including telemedicine, artificial intelligence and big data analytics, in revolutionising healthcare. "From telemedicine to artificial intelligence and big data analytics, we have a wealth of tools at our disposal to improve diagnostics, treatment and patient outcomes," he said at the National Conference on 'Traditional and Alternative Medicine- Exploring New Horizons and ...

India working to bring world together through Ayush sector: Sonowal

India is working to bring the world together through the promotion of the Ayush sector under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Friday. Sonowal was addressing a function after inaugurating an Ayush facility at Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) near here. In the last nine years, Ayush has gained accessibility and credibility in the world and people are increasingly accepting it as a method to make their lives better, the minister said. Speaking about the Ayush centre at the GMCH, Sonowal said the centre is dedicated to the people of Goa and will be the first such facility in the country. He appealed to the state government to disseminate information, education and communication about Ayush (Ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and homeopathy) in the state. The state government should set up camps in villages and increase public participation, the minister said. Sonowal claimed that Ayush never got the attention it

Ayush, Minority Affairs ministries collaborate to promote Unani medicine

The ministries of Ayush and Minority Affairs have jointly taken a significant step to promote and develop the Unani system of medicine in India. The Ministry of Minorities Affairs has approved a grant of Rs 45.34 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK), a centrally sponsored scheme (CSS), an Ayush Ministry statement said. With support of this scheme, Unani medicine facilities will be upgraded in Hyderabad, Chennai, Lucknow, Silchar and Bengaluru. The grant has been approved for establishing various facilities of Unani Medicine at these locations. The Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) has been sanctioned a total of Rs 35.52 crore and the National Institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM), Bengaluru has been sanctioned Rs 9.81 crore, the statement said. A centre for fundamental research in Unani Medicine at National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders, Hyderabad will be established at a cost of Rs 16.05 crore, it stated. The minis

ICMR, AYUSH ministry sign MoU for collaboration on health research

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the AYUSH ministry have signed an agreement for collaboration and cooperation for research in the field of integrated medicine. Integrated medicine refers to using alternative medicine systems such as ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy, unani, siddha and homeopathy with orthodox systems as part of a treatment plan. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will combine traditional knowledge with modern research and boost ayurveda's identity on the basis of scientific evidence, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said. According to an official statement, the agreement envisages cooperation and collaboration between the ministry and the ICMR for exploring areas of convergence and synergy for integrated health research and strengthening research capacity. The agreement will focus on promoting high-impact scientific research in identified areas of national importance in healthcare, it said. It will also look into the possibility of conducting

Ayurveda, homeopathy OPDs to open in AIIMS soon: Ministry of Ayush

Describing the 100-day programme being organised for the World Yoga Day (June 21), the minister said that today the demand for ayurveda treatment is increasing all over the world