UNANI MEDICINE
Bringing trad med into the prescription
India's traditional medicine is set to gain global recognition. The Government of India has partnered with the World Health Organization. This collaboration aims to integrate traditional medicine into the global healthcare system. It will standardize practices and ensure effective utilization. This move also protects against biopiracy. It creates economic opportunities for communities.
India reinforces commitment to WHO global traditional medicine strategy at World Health Assembly
India is dedicated to boosting traditional medicine. At a global health assembly, India supported WHO's strategy for traditional medicine. India integrates modern medicine with systems like Ayurveda. The WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre is in Jamnagar, Gujarat. India and WHO signed a deal for a traditional medicine module. This will help Ayush systems gain global recognition.
India partners with WHO to mainstream Ayush globally through agreement on traditional medicine interventions
A landmark agreement between the Ministry of Ayush and the WHO will integrate traditional medicine into the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI). This initiative, highlighted by Prime Minister Modi, aims to globally standardise therapies like Ayurveda and Yoga. The move promises transparent billing, insurance coverage, and greater accessibility to Ayush interventions, fostering evidence-based healthcare.
Integrated AYUSH colleges to be set up in every division of UP: Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has mandated the establishment of integrated AYUSH colleges in every division, incorporating Ayurveda, Unani, and Homoeopathy on single campuses. He emphasized expanding AYUSH systems, mandating Naturopathy and Yoga Centres in institutions, and filling sanctioned posts promptly.
Budget: Ayush ministry allocated Rs 3,992.90 crore
The budget allocation for the Ministry of Ayush has been increased by 14.15 per cent to Rs 3,992.90 crore for 2025-26. Funds have been designated for various autonomous bodies, including the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences and the All India Institute of Ayurveda, to support research and conservation efforts.
Terminologies defining diseases in ayurveda, unani, siddha included in WHO index
The inclusion of traditional medical terminologies in ICD-11 forms a link between traditional medicine and global standards, said Dr Radarico H Ofrin, WHO Representative to India. According to Dr Sameera Asma, Assistant Director-General DDI, WHO, the indexing of disease terminology related to traditional medicine in ICD-11 proves to be a milestone in building a unified global tradition, it stated.
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Mankind Pharma and Baidyanath Ayurveda in race for government's IMPCL
Mankind Pharma and Baidyanath Ayurveda are among the companies that have submitted expressions of interest (EoIs) to acquire 100% of government-owned Ayurveda company Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation (IMPCL), according to sources in the know.
Govt gets multiple preliminary bids for strategic sale of IMPCL: DIPAM
Currently, the Indian government holds a 98.11% stake in IMPCL, which is a prominent manufacturer of 656 classical ayurvedic, 332 unani, and 71 proprietary ayurvedic medicines, catering to a wide range of diseases. The company supplies ayurveda and unani medicines to all states under the National Ayush Mission (NAM) as well as 6,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras centers.
Govt invites EoIs for IMPCL strategic sale
The Indian government has invited bids for the strategic sale of Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Ltd (IMPCL), in which it holds a 98.11% stake. The remaining 1.89% is held by Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd (KMVNL). The government plans to disinvest its entire stake in IMPCL through strategic disinvestment with a transfer of management control. IMPCL is a profit-making organization that manufactures ayurvedic and unani medicines and supplies them to all states under the National Ayush Mission.
Need to present scientific evidence for efficacy of Ayush medicinal systems: Sonowal
"Through research, we will have to present scientific evidence before the world on the efficacy of our traditional systems of medicine to humanity," Sonowal said addressing an international conference on 'Unani Medicine for Public Health'.
World returning to Ayurveda after trying various treatments: PM Modi
The PM virtually inaugurated the Goa-based All India Institute of Ayurveda, Ghaziabad-based National Institute of Unani Medicine, and Delhi-based National Institute of Homeopathy from Goa.
"PM Modi gave global reach to Ayurveda," says Goa CM at World Ayurveda Congress
Highlighting the rich heritage of Indian traditional medicine, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving "global reach" to Ayurveda.
PM to dedicate to nation 3 national Ayush institutes on Dec 11
While addressing the media, Sonowal also gave details of the 9th World Ayurveda Congress (WAC) in Goa's Panjim, which will showcase the scientificity, efficacy, and the strength of Ayush System of Medicines at Global level. The establishment of these institutes is in line with the prime minister's vision of expansion of infrastructure and human resources, and promotion of research in the traditional medical systems, he said.
Approval given to use Coronil as supporting measure in Covid management: MoS Health
Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar, in a written reply, said the Interdisciplinary Technical Review Committee (ITRC) setup by the AYUSH ministry reviewed the application submitted by the Patanjali Research Foundation Trust for "updating the AYUSH license for Divya Coronil tablet" from 'immunity booster' to 'medicine for COVID-19'.
Traditional drug companies begin immunity trials
Company executives said clinical trials will be carried out on asymptomatic and suspected patients of Covid-19 to test the efficacy of immunity boosters in preventing and curing the patients. The trial results are expected to be released in about two months.
Engage with Health ministry to integrate AYUSH system, modern medicine: Parliamentary panel
The committee emphasised that the ministry must focus on increasing the credibility of AYUSH systems by promoting scientific research and upholding strict quality control of AYUSH drugs.
Budget allocation of AYUSH Ministry hiked by 8 per cent
The maximum budget allocation is for medical and public health which stands at Rs 914 crore as compared to Rs 860 crore in the previous budget.
Eight from Telangana, Andhra get Padma Shri
Hyderabad, Jan 25 (IANS) Industrialist B. V. Mohan Reddy, sculptor Aekka Yadagiri Rao, Unani physician Mohammed Abdul Waheed and educationist V. Koteswaramma are among eight personalities from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh who were honoured with Padma Shri awards ahead of the Republic Day.
Government developing traditional drugs for vector-borne diseases
AYUSH SL has also been developed by this council for the treatment of filarisis. Early this year, the council had also developed an anti-malarial drug AYUSH 64.
AYUSH: Government spends Rs 20 crore on 5 research centres annually
The centre spends Rs 8,59,89,000 on Central Council for Research in Homeopathy (CCRH), Minister of State for AYUSH, Sripad Yesso Naik, said in a written reply to the RS.
J&K CM Mufti Mohammad Sayeed calls for promoting alternative system of medicines
Asking the delegates to help homoeopathy reclaim its position in the country's healthcare system, the Chief Minister said the alternate system of medicine is going through a transitional phase.
Government committed to all-round development of Unani medicine: Minister
AYUSH Minister Shripad Yesso Naik today said that India is the world leader in Unani medicine and the government was committed to its all-round development along with other Indian systems of medicine.
Indian medicine systems must have scientific touch: Shripad Naik
A major challenge is to standardise the traditional systems of medicine, including Ayurveda, Unani, Homoeopathy and Siddha, and ensure their quality, Naik said.
Government mulling 'structured regulatory regime' for AYUSH drugs
"Government has considered setting up of a structured central regulatory regime for AYUSH drugs," AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik said.
Government proposes to set up separate central authority for AYUSH
The Government has moved a proposal to set up a separate central authority for Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy, the Lok Sabha was informed today.
Lt Governor Najeeb Jung wants to restore past glory of Ayurvedic hospital
By 2016, the college and hospital must be restored back to its erstwhile glory- Lt Governor Najeeb Jung
Centre to create post of drug controller general in Ayush
A proposal to set up a Central Drug Controller's office for ayurveda, siddha, unani and homoeopathy drugs was sent to the Finance Ministry.
150 AYUSH colleges barred from admitting new students
The alternative and traditional medicines refer to practice of ayurveda, yoga & naturopathy, unani, siddha and homoeopathy, or AYUSH.
Guidelines issued on Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani medicines
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued guidelines on pre-clinical and clinical studies for the Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani (ASU) medicines.
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