UNANI
NEET-UG may go online as Centre works on national exam-grade CBT infrastructure
The Ministry of Education is developing a strategy for transitioning NEET-UG to computer-based testing. This includes addressing challenges related to infrastructure and accessibility for candidates nationwide. A high-powered task force is also involved in recommending reforms for India's public examination system. NEET-UG is the largest undergraduate entrance examination with around 25 lakh candidates appearing annually. The recommendations from this task force are expected to influence the future of NEET-UG assessments.
Ayurveda eyes global growth as research, innovation reshape traditional system
Ayurveda is gaining global relevance through research and innovation. Growing interest in holistic healthcare creates new international opportunities for this system. India's Ayush market has seen significant economic growth in recent years. The government promotes Ayush-based medical travel and introduced a dedicated visa. Ayurveda's future international success depends on evidence and standardized practices.
Bihar Cabinet nod for Rs 7,000 hike in monthly stipend for interns in government medical colleges
Ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, the state Cabinet has approved a proposal to increase the monthly internship stipend by Rs 7,000 for medical, dental, ayurvedic, unani, and homoeopathy students. Additionally, the Cabinet green-lighted a proposal to open seven new medical colleges across Kishanganj, Katihar, Rohtas, Sheohar, Lakhisarai, Arwal and Sheikhpura districts.
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.
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'.
Valid medical prescriptions must for sale of specified ayurveda, unani drugs online: CCPA
The Central Consumer Protection Authority on Thursday directed e-commerce entities to sell specified ayurveda, siddha and unani drugs only after customers upload valid medical prescriptions from registered doctors on the platforms.
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.
AYUSH Ministry proposes to include 19 treatment packages in PM-JAY
The packages include treatments through Panchakarma, cupping therapy and Varmam therapy, AYUSH secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha said.
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.
Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani drugs cannot put out ads for cancer, TB treatment; new law to put restrictions
Manufacturers of Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani drugs cannot claim treatment of cancer, TB, diabetes and infertility besides a number of other conditions, according to a proposed government law.
Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani to be integrated with NPCDCS
A programme has been launched by the AYUSH Ministry to integrate Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Unani with the National Programme for Prevention and Control.
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.
Unani, Ayurvedic docs in UP may recommend allopathic drugs
Registered Unani and Ayurvedic doctors in Uttar Pradesh will now be allowed to recommend allopathic drugs to patients in a limited manner.
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.
Health cover may include ayurveda, unani, siddha
A panel formed by the insurance council will probably recommend that domestic healthcare systems such as ayurveda, unani and siddha should be treated on par with allopathy when it comes to medical insurance, said a person familiar with the committee’s thinking.
More items to find way into digital library to check biopiracy
India has begun work to include 220 additional Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha text in its Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), which will help check rampant biopiracy of the country’s ancient wisdom by developed countries.
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