Initiative to Feature Expert Discussions on Ayurveda Education, Scientific Research, Clinical Practice and International Outreach Ahead of Ayurveda Day The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has launched ‘AyurVarta’, a digital dialogue series aimed at bringing discussions on Ayurveda, scientific research, clinical practice and its growing global relevance to a wider audience ahead of Ayurveda Day। The initiative will feature conversations with experts covering various aspects of Ayurveda and contemporary healthcare, including Ayurveda education, research, clinical practice, healthcare challenges and the expanding international outreach of the traditional system of medicine। AIIA Director, Dean Feature in Inaugural Episode The inaugural episode featured…
Author: Dr. Bhushan Kedari
AYUSH students, house surgeons and postgraduate doctors withdraw indefinite strike after Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha assures parity in stipends with allopathy trainees Telangana AYUSH students, house surgeons and postgraduate doctors have called off their 28-day strike following an assurance from Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha to address their long-pending demand for a hike in stipends. The decision came after a delegation of AYUSH students, house surgeons, postgraduate doctors and student leaders met the Health Minister in Hyderabad and raised their concerns over the disparity in stipends between AYUSH and allopathy medical trainees. The delegation sought an increase in…
Renowned Ayurveda physician and Padma Shri awardee Vaidya Balendu Prakash, known for his evidence-based work in Rasa Shastra and Ayurvedic treatment research, passed away at 67 following a sudden heart attack. Veteran Ayurveda Physician Dies at 67 Renowned Ayurveda physician and Padma Shri awardee Vaidya Balendu Prakash passed away on August 7 at the age of 67 following a sudden heart attack. His daughter and Ayurveda physician, Vaidya (Dr) Shikha Prakash, confirmed his death. His last rites were scheduled to be held on August 8 at the family’s native place in Uttar Pradesh. Pioneering Work in Evidence-Based Ayurveda Prakash was…
AMAI says NCISM directive protects the legal rights of qualified AYUSH practitioners and calls for action against defamatory campaigns targeting Ayurveda doctors. The Ayurveda Medical Association of India (AMAI) has welcomed a circular issued by the National Commission for Indian Systems of Medicine (NCISM), which clarifies that qualified and registered practitioners of the Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM) are legally recognised medical practitioners and that referring to them as “quacks” or “fake doctors” is unlawful. In an official statement, the AMAI State Committee described the circular as a significant step towards safeguarding the professional dignity of practitioners holding recognised qualifications…
Mumbai – More than 40,000 AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) practitioners have launched a massive, indefinite statewide agitation and hunger strike across Maharashtra. Organised under the banner of the Integrated Doctors Association (IDA), the medical practitioners converged on Mumbai’s Azad Maidan to demand the immediate resolution of their long-pending administrative grievances, registration validation, and statutory service rights. The friction escalated rapidly when a large cohort of protesting doctors broke away from the designated protest grounds at Azad Maidan and attempted to march aggressively toward the Vidhan Bhavan (Legislative Assembly) premises while raising slogans. To maintain law and order, Mumbai…
Essential Ayurvedic and Unani medicines remain out of stock at government AYUSH hospital; staffing shortage adds to healthcare challenges The District AYUSH Hospital in Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh, is grappling with a severe shortage of essential Ayurvedic and Unani medicines, forcing many patients to purchase medicines from private pharmacies despite seeking treatment at a government healthcare facility. The shortage has affected the hospital’s ability to provide free medicines to patients, placing an additional financial burden on people who depend on the government-run AYUSH institution for affordable healthcare. Patients Forced to Purchase Medicines from Private Pharmacies As the district’s primary AYUSH healthcare…
TGMC crackdown exposes alleged fake qualifications and unauthorised allopathic treatment at clinics in Hyderabad; public urged to report quacks The Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) intensified its crackdown on unauthorised medical practice by conducting surprise inspections at three clinics in Hyderabad’s Saidabad and Singareni Colony on June 26. The raids allegedly uncovered illegal allopathic practice, false qualifications, and violations of medical regulations, prompting the Council to warn of strict action against offenders. Three Clinics Found Allegedly Violating Medical Regulations During the inspections, TGMC officials raided Srinivasa Medical & General Clinic, Hanumant Nayak Clinic, and DRK Clinic. According to the Council, the…
Questions Raised Over Cross-Practice at Sonbhadra AYUSH Hospital as Ayurveda Doctor Allegedly Prescribes Multiple Systems of Medicine A controversy has emerged at a 50-bed AYUSH Hospital in Lodhi, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, after allegations surfaced that the hospital’s Ayurveda-qualified Medical Superintendent has been prescribing Homoeopathy and Unani medicines alongside Ayurvedic treatment despite holding qualifications only in Ayurveda. The allegations have sparked concerns over compliance with medical regulations, cross-practice, and patient safety, particularly in cases requiring specialised medical expertise. Multi-Speciality AYUSH Hospital Under Scrutiny The 50-bed AYUSH Hospital was established nearly three years ago to strengthen AYUSH healthcare services following the increased…
Doctor’s Death Under Suspicious Circumstances Triggers Probe into Workplace Stress Allegations A tragic incident has come to light from Hyderabad, where an on-duty Unani medical officer was found dead under suspicious circumstances at a private hospital in Balapur on Monday evening. The incident has prompted police to launch an investigation amid allegations of workplace harassment and excessive work pressure raised by the doctor’s family. Body Found Inside Hospital Room After Shift According to police, the doctor, a resident of Yakutpura and originally from Visakhapatnam, was discovered inside a room on the second floor of Recovery Hospital after hospital staff became…
Court Relies on Witness Testimonies and Medical Evidence in Bateshwar Clinic Murder Case AGRA: In a significant judgment, a court in Agra has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the murder of an Ayurvedic doctor at his clinic in Bateshwar. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on the convict, nearly two years after the incident that shocked the local medical community. The verdict was delivered by Additional District Judge Pawan Kumar Srivastava in a case registered at Bah Police Station. During the trial, the prosecution presented 10 witnesses along with documentary and medical evidence, including the…