Pre-Ayurveda-Programme for Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery Regulations
The Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) program will be a seven-and-a-half-year course, including a two-year pre-Ayurveda program. The institutions will follow the Gurukulam model, focusing on traditional values and holistic education. All Ayurveda Gurukulams will be affiliated with the Central Sanskrit University. The number of Gurukulams will be determined based on population and regional needs.
NHA Urges Medical Councils and Associations to Register Healthcare Professionals and Facilities on Digital Platforms
The National Health Authority (NHA) is calling on all State Medical Councils and Associations to encourage their registered healthcare providers and facilities to register on the Health Professionals Registry (HPR) and Health Facility Registry (HFR) platforms. HPR and HFR Registration Portal can be done on the portal.
National Exit Test (NExT) For Ayush Effective From 2021-2022 Batch
NExT will be mandatory for licensing and enrollment in State or National Registers after completing a one-year internship. The test is designed to evaluate practical skills through clinical case scenarios, images, and videos. Interns who have not completed their internship but have qualified in the NExT will be eligible to register in State or National registration boards only after completing their one-year internship.
Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani Colleges To Be Connected With AEBAS
These medical colleges and teaching hospitals will be required to implement a centralized Aadhar Enabled Biometric Attendance System to track the attendance of teaching staff, non-teaching staff, hospital staff, postgraduate students, and interns. The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) will have access to this data for analysis.
Ayurveda Practitioners Warned Against Misleading Cannabis Claims
The National Commission for Indian Medicine (NCISM) has emphasized that registered medical practitioners should refrain from promoting themselves as cannabis specialists. Such claims can be misleading and could lead to the misuse of cannabis-containing drugs. It also observed that these drugs are being falsely advertised and prescribed for various ailments on online platforms.
Standards and Rating for Undergraduate Siddha Colleges and Teaching Hospitals
The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine has published the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (Minimum Essential Standards, Assessment and Rating for Undergraduate Siddha Colleges and Attached Teaching Hospitals) Regulations, 2024. These regulations aim to ensure quality education and infrastructure for aspiring Siddha practitioners.
Central Research Institute of Yoga & Naturopathy Inaugurated in Assam
The Central Research Institute of Yoga & Naturopathy will offer clinical training facilities, focusing on areas such as cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes management, autoimmune diseases, and non-communicable disease (NCD) risk reduction. The hospital’s services will encompass inpatient, outpatient, and day care facilities, offering a range of treatments including naturopathy diet and nutrition, yoga therapy, massage & manipulative therapies, acupressure, acupuncture, physiotherapy, and hydrotherapy.
Ministry of AYUSH Proposes Inclusion of Additional Authoritative Books in Drugs and Cosmetics Act
The proposed amendment seeks to include the Homoeopathic and Sowa-Rigpa Systems in the regulatory framework. The government seeks to ensure effective regulation of diverse medical systems under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and to foster a more inclusive approach to traditional and alternative healthcare practices.
National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Introduces New Regulations for Sowa-Rigpa Colleges and Teaching Hospitals
The regulations aim to establish minimum essential standards, assessment criteria, and ratings for undergraduate Sowa-Rigpa colleges and their associated teaching hospitals. They lay down a framework for the inspection, assessment, and rating of fully established existing Sowa-Rigpa medical colleges and institutions.
NCISM Introduces Standards for Unani Medical Colleges and Hospitals
These regulations mark a significant step towards standardizing and improving Unani medical education in India. By establishing stringent criteria, the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine aims to ensure that Unani Medical Colleges and their attached teaching hospitals maintain high-quality standards, fostering excellence in education and healthcare.
