India enters into bilateral collaboration with five countries to conduct research in traditional medicines and study best practices
1 year, 6 months ago

India enters into bilateral collaboration with five countries to conduct research in traditional medicines and study best practices

The Hindu  

In an effort to expand the scope and work of Indian Systems of Traditional Medicine, India has entered into a bilateral collaboration with five countries — Nepal, Cuba, Malaysia, Venezuela, and Qatar — to share best practices and benefit from the work going on here in this field. “These bilateral meetings have provided an opportunity for renewing of ties, and exploring various initiatives for research, practices, education, and training in the field of Ayurveda and other Traditional Medicine system,’’ said Union Minister of Ayush Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday. ‘Gujarat Declaration on Traditional Medicine soon’ Meanwhile, speaking about the first World Health Organisation-Traditional Medicine Global Summit which concluded on August 18 in Gandhinagar he said that this Ministry of Ayush co-hosted initiative would soon see the release of a Gujarat Declaration on Traditional Medicine. “The declaration will be released soon by WHO and it emphasises the importance of traditional medicine being recognised for attainment of Universal Health Coverage and WHO’s commitment to work toward it through evidence generation and policy support to member-states,’’ he said.

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Ayurveda doctors in State object to Budget proposal to promote indigenous medicine
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Ayurveda doctors in State object to Budget proposal to promote indigenous medicine

The Hindu  

Ayurveda doctors in Kerala have objected to a State Budget proposal to constitute an Indigenous/Traditional Medicine Commission and set up an Institute of Kerala Indigenous Traditional Medicine by enacting legislation for the purpose. Organisations representing Ayurveda doctors, such as the Ayurveda Medical Association of India, however, see this as an attempt to boost the prospects of unauthorised medical practitioners. So, …

From The Hindu, March 3, 1975: WHO boost for Indian medicine
2 weeks, 4 days ago

From The Hindu, March 3, 1975: WHO boost for Indian medicine

The Hindu  

New Delhi, March 2: Traditional systems of medicine are likely to get a boost if a proposal now before the World Health Organisation goes through. The reported success of the Chinese health care programme has made the WHO evince interest in traditional systems of medicine in various countries, and a group of experts has been busy during the past few …

China to help train over 1,300 people from abroad in TCM
3 months, 1 week ago

China to help train over 1,300 people from abroad in TCM

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China plans to provide training in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 1,300 individuals from abroad over the next three years, the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine said on Dec 4. A declaration was released during the two-day conference, in which participants emphasized the need to give full play to traditional medicine in universal health coverage. Participants …

China hailed for crucial role in developing traditional medicine
3 months, 1 week ago

China hailed for crucial role in developing traditional medicine

China Daily  

More than 3,500 delegates highlight TCM as key tool in promoting wellness around world Officials and health experts from around the world emphasized the significance of traditional medicine for global health and commended China's achievements in this field at the 2024 World Conference on Traditional Medicine, held in Beijing from Tuesday to Wednesday. With the theme "Diversity, Inheritance, Innovation: Traditional …

Beijing conference adopts Traditional Medicine declaration
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing conference adopts Traditional Medicine declaration

China Daily  

The 2024 World Conference on Traditional Medicine was held in Beijing on Tuesday and Wednesday, gathering over 3,000 participants from 85 countries and regions. The 2024 World Conference on Traditional Medicine adopted a declaration on Wednesday urging joint efforts to harness the potential of traditional medicine in achieving universal health coverage. The declaration calls for scaling up efforts in mobilizing …

Beijing conference adopts Traditional Medicine declaration
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing conference adopts Traditional Medicine declaration

China Daily  

The 2024 World Conference on Traditional Medicine was held in Beijing on Tuesday and Wednesday, gathering over 3,000 participants from 85 countries and regions. The 2024 World Conference on Traditional Medicine adopted a declaration on Wednesday urging joint efforts to harness the potential of traditional medicine in achieving universal health coverage. The declaration calls for scaling up efforts in mobilizing …

China to help train over 1,300 people from abroad in TCM
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China to help train over 1,300 people from abroad in TCM

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China plans to provide training in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 1,300 individuals from abroad over the next three years, the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine said on Wednesday. A declaration was released during the two-day conference, in which participants emphasized the need to give full play to traditional medicine in universal health coverage. Participants agreed …

China ready to help integrate traditional medicines into global health system: vice-premier
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China ready to help integrate traditional medicines into global health system: vice-premier

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-04 09:46 Chinese Vice-Premier Liu Guozhong, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, addresses the opening ceremony of the 2024 World Conference on Traditional Medicine in Beijing, Dec 3, 2024. BEIJING -- Chinese Vice-Premier Liu Guozhong said on Tuesday that China is ready to work with the rest of …

China ready to help integrate traditional medicines into global health system: vice-premier
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China ready to help integrate traditional medicines into global health system: vice-premier

China Daily  

Chinese Vice-Premier Liu Guozhong, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, addresses the opening ceremony of the 2024 World Conference on Traditional Medicine in Beijing, Dec 3, 2024. BEIJING -- Chinese Vice-Premier Liu Guozhong said on Tuesday that China is ready to work with the rest of the world to integrate traditional …

China ready to help integrate traditional medicines into global health system: vice-premier
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China ready to help integrate traditional medicines into global health system: vice-premier

China Daily  

Chinese Vice-Premier Liu Guozhong, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, addresses the opening ceremony of the 2024 World Conference on Traditional Medicine in Beijing, Dec 3, 2024. BEIJING -- Chinese Vice-Premier Liu Guozhong said on Tuesday that China is ready to work with the rest of the world to integrate traditional …

Xi says China committed to making traditional medicine better benefit world
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Xi says China committed to making traditional medicine better benefit world

China Daily  

BEIJING -- President Xi Jinping on Tuesday reaffirmed China's commitment to enhancing traditional medicine to better benefit people around the world. China is willing to work with the international community to foster mutual learning in traditional medicines, integrate them more deeply into the global health system, and promote the innovative transformation and development of traditional medicine culture, Xi added. On …

Xi says China committed to making traditional medicine better benefit world
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Xi says China committed to making traditional medicine better benefit world

China Daily  

BEIJING -- President Xi Jinping on Tuesday reaffirmed China's commitment to enhancing traditional medicine to better benefit people around the world. China is willing to work with the international community to foster mutual learning in traditional medicines, integrate them more deeply into the global health system, and promote the innovative transformation and development of traditional medicine culture, Xi added. On …

India commits $85 million to WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre
7 months, 2 weeks ago

India commits $85 million to WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre

The Hindu  

“India has committed $85 million over 10 years, 2022–2032, to support the programming of the World Health Organization Global Traditional Medicine Centre and this decade-long contribution will support a cross-sectoral programme of work to strengthen the evidence base for traditional medicine by providing data and evidence on traditional medicine policies, practice, products, and public use,” the world body said in …

‘Gujarat will be mecca of traditional medicine', says WHO chief at G20 health ministers' meet in Gandhinagar
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Gujarat will be mecca of traditional medicine', says WHO chief at G20 health ministers' meet in Gandhinagar

Hindustan Times  

World Health Organisation director general Tedros Ghebreyesus on Saturday hailed Gujarat as the future hub of traditional medicine. WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaks during the G20 Health Ministers' Meeting, in Gandhinagar. Earlier in the day, Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled the ‘Global Initiative on Digital Health, a WHO Managed Network’ at the Mahatma Mandir convention, in the …

WHO global partners commit to advance evidence-based traditional, complementary and integrative medicine
1 year, 7 months ago

WHO global partners commit to advance evidence-based traditional, complementary and integrative medicine

The Hindu  

Around 100 countries have traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine -related national policies and strategies, show the preliminary findings from the World Health Organisation Global Survey on Traditional Medicine 2023 The findings were shared at the recently concluded, first-ever World Health Organization Traditional Medicine Global Summit 2023. Global partners committed to advance evidence-based traditional, complementary and integrative medicine, it said. Bruce …

AIIMS to Set Up AYUSH Academic Departments Across India: Secretary Rajesh Kotecha
1 year, 7 months ago

AIIMS to Set Up AYUSH Academic Departments Across India: Secretary Rajesh Kotecha

News 18  

India is set to integrate the academic department of AYUSH with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences across the country, bringing together the education of conventional and traditional medicine in common medical colleges. “India is one of the few countries where we have a separate ministry for alternative medicines and therapies,” he said, referring to the Ministry of AYUSH …

WHO asks countries to work towards unlocking the power of traditional medicine
1 year, 7 months ago

WHO asks countries to work towards unlocking the power of traditional medicine

The Hindu  

The World Health Organisation director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Thursday urged countries around the world to work towards unlocking the power of traditional medicine and provide evidence and action-based suggestions that can be interpreted into a global strategy. Ancient wisdom, modern science Also addressing the meeting, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that by embracing ancient wisdom and modern science, the …

'India has rich history of traditional medicine', says Tedros at WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit in Gujarat – Firstpost
1 year, 7 months ago

'India has rich history of traditional medicine', says Tedros at WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit in Gujarat – Firstpost

Firstpost  

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said traditional medicine has made enough contributions to human health and has immense potential for overall wellness “India has a rich history of traditional medicine through Ayurveda, including Yoga which has been shown to be effective in alleviating pain,” said World Health Organisation Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in his address to WHO Traditional Medicine Global …

'Tulsi Bhai' shows off his rhythm: WHO chief Tedros arrives in India for first traditional medicine summit | WATCH
1 year, 7 months ago

'Tulsi Bhai' shows off his rhythm: WHO chief Tedros arrives in India for first traditional medicine summit | WATCH

Firstpost  

The WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit is being held alongside the G20 Health Ministerial meeting. It is centered around the core themes of evidence and learning, data and regulation, biodiversity, and innovation and digital health Tulsi Bhai, the endearing name of WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who arrived in India for the two-day Traditional Medicine Global Summit in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar …

WHO Director-General to inaugurate first ever global summit on traditional medicine
1 year, 7 months ago

WHO Director-General to inaugurate first ever global summit on traditional medicine

The Hindu  

World Health Organisation and Ministry of Ayush will host the first-ever global summit on traditional medicine at Gandhinagar, Gujarat with the key focus areas being research, evidence and learning policy, data and regulations, innovation and digital health and biodiversity, equity and traditional knowledge. Director-General, WHO, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, will inaugurate the event which will see the participation of scientists, …

India’s traditional medicine discourse: less about medicine, more about India
1 year, 8 months ago

India’s traditional medicine discourse: less about medicine, more about India

The Hindu  

Of late, there has been a big surge in grandiloquent claims about Ayurveda and Indian traditional medicine. Indian communities’ knowledge Nevertheless, the dominance of Ayurveda and its samhitas in the mainstream discourse indicates that, in the eyes of popular TM advocates, some forms of TM are better and more important than others. This would be unremarkable but for the fact …

Food security to Covid-19: Main Points of PM Modi's speech at SCO Summit
2 years, 6 months ago

Food security to Covid-19: Main Points of PM Modi's speech at SCO Summit

Firstpost  

During his speech, PM Modi spoke on a host of important issues including climate change, health and medicine Samarkand : Prime Minister Narendra Modi held up several key global issues while addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit being in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. For this purpose, we are ready to share our experience with the SCO member countries by setting up a …

India Can Show The World The Right Path For Medical Pluralism
2 years, 6 months ago

India Can Show The World The Right Path For Medical Pluralism

News 18  

Diversity in any area or sector is a characteristic that is not only intrinsically fundamental to a population but also has practical necessities. As India sits on a gold mine of knowledge of several health systems, the major challenge is to back them up with gold standard researched evidence and integrate them into state health services on a mass level. …

India is world leader in traditional medicine, says Sonowal
2 years, 7 months ago

India is world leader in traditional medicine, says Sonowal

The Hindu  

Union Minister for Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said that the Central Council for Research in Siddha was at the forefront of research in Siddha medicine in the country. The Union Minister inaugurated a new outpatient block at the Ayothidoss Pandithar Hospital attached to the National Institute of Siddha in Tambaram. Highlighting the …

Will India become a global hub for traditional healing after AYUSH push?
2 years, 10 months ago

Will India become a global hub for traditional healing after AYUSH push?

Business Standard  

Ever been to an Ayurvedic wellness centre in Kerala, one of those tranquil resorts in a tropical setting? About 1.2 million international tourists visited Kerala in 2019.Clearly, there is an economic opportunity here, and the government wants to ensure that India can tap into it.Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Wednesday that special visas would be offered to those coming …

WHO Global Centre in Jamnagar will emerge as an international hub: PM Modi
2 years, 11 months ago

WHO Global Centre in Jamnagar will emerge as an international hub: PM Modi

Live Mint  

The WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine will be the first and only global outpost centre for traditional medicine across the world as it will emerge as an international hub of global wellness, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while laying the foundation stone of WHO GCTM in Jamnagar on Tuesday. “Jamnagar’s contributions towards wellness will get a global identity with …

WHO chief speaks in Gujarati at inaugural function in Jamnagar. Watch video
2 years, 11 months ago

WHO chief speaks in Gujarati at inaugural function in Jamnagar. Watch video

Live Mint  

The World Health Organization launched its Global Centre for Traditional Medicine at a site in India on Tuesday, aimed at unlocking its potential by blending ancient practices with modern science. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of World Health Organisation Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar. Meanwhile, WHO chief said, “Traditional medicines products are abound …

‘Always a delight…’ PM Modi tweets after meeting with WHO chief
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Always a delight…’ PM Modi tweets after meeting with WHO chief

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met World Health Organisation chief Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus after the duo unveiled the WHO-Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar in Gujarat. Hours before the one-on-one meet, PM Modi along with Ghebreyesus and Mauritian prime minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth laid the foundation stone of the medical centre in Jamnagar, which is in the prime …

India leader in traditional medicine, says WHO chief
2 years, 11 months ago

India leader in traditional medicine, says WHO chief

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar in Gujarat in the presence of Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and World Health Organisation Director–General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The first of its kind, the GCTM will be a global outpost centre for traditional medicine across the world. Mr. Ghebreyesus …

WHO's centre in India aims to strengthen 'evidence-based traditional medicine'
2 years, 11 months ago

WHO's centre in India aims to strengthen 'evidence-based traditional medicine'

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced USD 250 million investment to establish the centre with an interim office and a 10-year commitment for operating costs Jamnagar: World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that WHO’s Global Centre for Traditional Medicine will help harness the power of science to strengthen evidence-based traditional medicine. “The centre that we are launching will …

‘Kemcho…majamma’: WHO chief's Gujarati greeting as he, PM unveil medical centre
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Kemcho…majamma’: WHO chief's Gujarati greeting as he, PM unveil medical centre

Hindustan Times  

World Health Organisation director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Tuesday won the hearts at the inaugural ceremony of the WHO-Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar with his Gujarati. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the World Health Organization Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar in the presence of the WHO director Ghebreyesus and the …

Panacea for Affordable Healthcare: PM to Launch WHO Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar
2 years, 11 months ago

Panacea for Affordable Healthcare: PM to Launch WHO Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the World Health Organization’s Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar on April 19, as part of his three-day visit to Gujarat, which began on April 18, according to reports. The event comes on the heels of the Ministry of Ayush and the Gujarat government’s curtain-raiser press conference on April …

Gujarat: PM Modi to inaugurate WHO Global Centre for traditional medicine today
2 years, 11 months ago

Gujarat: PM Modi to inaugurate WHO Global Centre for traditional medicine today

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate WHO Global Centre for traditional medicine at Jamnagar today, which is part of his three-day visit to Gujarat that began on Monday, according to news agency ANI report. This comes following Ministry of Ayush and the Government of Gujarat on Monday organizing a curtain-raiser press conference to discuss two pertinent developments in the field …

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of WHO Centre for Traditional Medicine in Gujarat today | Agenda
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of WHO Centre for Traditional Medicine in Gujarat today | Agenda

India Today  

On the second day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Gujarat visit, two important events are on the agenda. This includes the inauguration of the newly made Banas Dairy complex in Diyodar in Banaskantha district and the laying of the foundation stone for the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar. DAY 2 AGENDA Banaskantha visit On Tuesday morning, Prime …

Global Centre for traditional medicine in India could be game-changer, says WHO regional director
2 years, 11 months ago

Global Centre for traditional medicine in India could be game-changer, says WHO regional director

Firstpost  

She said that traditional medicines have been around for millennia and pointed out that nearly 80 per cent of people, in 170 of 194 WHO member countries use them New Delhi: With India set to establish WHO Global Centre for traditional medicine in Jamnagar, Gujarat, Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia Region has called it a “game-changer.” …

PM hails initiative to set up WHO Centre for traditional medicine in Gujarat
2 years, 11 months ago

PM hails initiative to set up WHO Centre for traditional medicine in Gujarat

Live Mint  

A day after the Government of India signed an agreement with World Health Organization for establishing the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the move saying it will contribute towards making a healthier planet and leveraging the country's rich traditional practices for global good. This Centre will contribute towards making a healthier …

India Proposes to Set Up SCO Working Groups on Startups and Innovation, Traditional Medicine
4 years, 3 months ago

India Proposes to Set Up SCO Working Groups on Startups and Innovation, Traditional Medicine

News 18  

India on Monday made a host of proposals to strengthen cooperation among the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states in the economic, health and cultural sectors, including setting up of working groups on startups and innovation as well as on cooperation on traditional medicine. Asked whether bilateral tensions between India and two other members -Pakistan and China — was impacting cooperation …

WHO to set up centre for traditional medicine in India, Modi says matter of pride
4 years, 4 months ago

WHO to set up centre for traditional medicine in India, Modi says matter of pride

Firstpost  

WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the announcement in a video message at an event in which Modi dedicated two future-ready Ayurveda institutions in Jaipur and Jamnagar to the nation The World Health Organisation on Friday announced that it will set up a global centre for traditional medicine in India, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing confidence that just …

WHO to set up centre for traditional medicine in India
4 years, 4 months ago

WHO to set up centre for traditional medicine in India

Live Mint  

The World Health Organisation announced on Friday that it will set up a Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India, with Prime Minister Narendra expressing confidence that just like the country has emerged as the 'pharmacy of the world', the WHO institution will become the centre for global wellness. "I am pleased to announce that we have agreed to open …

WHO to set up centre for traditional medicine in India, PM says matter of pride
4 years, 4 months ago

WHO to set up centre for traditional medicine in India, PM says matter of pride

The Hindu  

The World Health Organisation announced on Friday that it will set up a Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing confidence that just like the country has emerged as the ‘pharmacy of the world’, the WHO institution will become the centre for global wellness. In his video message, Mr. Ghebreyesus said, “I am pleased …

WHO to set up centre for traditional medicine in India: PM Modi
4 years, 4 months ago

WHO to set up centre for traditional medicine in India: PM Modi

India TV News  

The World Health Organisation announced on Friday that it will set up a Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India, with Prime Minister Narendra expressing confidence that just like the country has emerged as the ''pharmacy of the world'', the WHO institution will become the centre for global wellness. "I am pleased to announce that we have agreed to open …

Cabinet Approves MoU Between India & Zimbabwe on Cooperation in Traditional Medicine, Homeopathy
4 years, 7 months ago

Cabinet Approves MoU Between India & Zimbabwe on Cooperation in Traditional Medicine, Homeopathy

News 18  

The Cabinet on Wednesday gave ex-post facto approval to an agreement between India and Zimbabwe on cooperation in the field of traditional systems of medicine and homeopathy. The MoU, which was signed on November 3, 2018 and approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday, aims to provide a framework for cooperation between the two countries for the promotion of traditional systems …

2nd World Integrated Medicine Forum from 23-25 January; Shripad Naik to inaugurate
6 years, 2 months ago

2nd World Integrated Medicine Forum from 23-25 January; Shripad Naik to inaugurate

India TV News  

Union Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Yesso Naik, will inaugurate the 2nd World Integrated Medicine Forum 2019 on the ‘Regulation of Homeopathic Medical Products; Advancing global collaboration’. The themes of the forum are: Regulatory collaborations, converging on minimum regulatory & legal standards, Advancing safety and quality standards, Regulatory trend towards standardization and minimizing complexity, Recognizing homeopathy as a distinct …

India, Sao Tome to cooperate in traditional medicine
6 years, 10 months ago

India, Sao Tome to cooperate in traditional medicine

The Quint  

New Delhi, April 25 The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved two agreements between India and African island nation Sao Tome and Principe to cooperate in traditional medicine and medicinal plants. has given its ex-post facto approval for the Memorandum of Understanding between India and Sao Tome and Principe for cooperation in the field of …

Govt drafting national policy for AYUSH, to make India global destination for traditional medicine
7 years, 9 months ago

Govt drafting national policy for AYUSH, to make India global destination for traditional medicine

Firstpost  

The government is drafting a national policy for AYUSH and hopes to launch it by October this year Mumbai: The government is drafting a national policy for AYUSH and hopes to launch it by October this year, union minister Shripad Naik said in Mumbai on Monday. The government also plans to promote India as a preferred AYUSH destination on the …

First of its kind: Ayush ministry sign WHO pact, aim to spread Ayurveda globally
8 years, 10 months ago

First of its kind: Ayush ministry sign WHO pact, aim to spread Ayurveda globally

Firstpost  

The World Health Organisation signed a first-of-its-kind agreement with the Indian government on Friday to develop a global protocol for promoting traditional and complementary medicines – by providing reference documents for governments to regulate and integrate such systems of knowledge into national health regimes. “The Project Collaboration Agreement that was signed today will develop for the first time basic WHO …

Encouragement for alternative systems of medicine
12 years, 5 months ago

Encouragement for alternative systems of medicine

The Hindu  

Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy on Friday said the government was all for encouraging alternative systems of medicine including Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy. The rest of the world was today looking to India for research and development, treatment methodology and intervention using these alternative systems of medicine and the number …

A mantra worth marketing?
13 years, 4 months ago

A mantra worth marketing?

The Hindu  

It is common knowledge that Ayurveda has been in practice in India for the last 3000 years. The report, over 300 pages long gives the example of China suggesting our Government “study and document” how China has succeeded in doing so with their traditional medicine. According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, which included questions on the use of …

Emphasis on projecting Indian systems of medicine
14 years, 10 months ago

Emphasis on projecting Indian systems of medicine

The Hindu  

Steps should be taken to start research centres and promote the traditional system such as Ayurveda and Homoeopathy, said M.M. Speaking at the inaugural of the two-day seminar on ‘Prospects and perspectives of herbal drug technology’ There was a strong case for promoting the research projects. "Herbal and medicinal research institutes on international standards should be set up in parts …

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