Ayush Minister urges Rajnath Singh to expand Ayush services in military hospitals
Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav has proposed integrating Ayush traditional medicine services into military and field hospitals. The initiative aims to provide soldiers with holistic healthcare options alongside modern medical treatments.
Why it matters
Integrating traditional medicine into defense healthcare could offer new avenues for rehabilitation and preventive care for military personnel.
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav has written to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh proposing the establishment of Ayush OPDs and the provision of Ayush-based treatment services across Military and Field Hospitals.
In his communication, Mr. Jadhav highlighted the vital role played by the Armed Forces Medical Services in providing healthcare to the country’s soldiers serving in diverse and often challenging operational environments.
“While the Armed Forces have a robust modern medical infrastructure, the integration of India’s traditional systems of medicine can further strengthen preventive, promotive and holistic healthcare for defence personnel,” the Minister said, adding that although Ayush treatment facilities are currently available in a limited number of institutions under the Ministry of Defence, a large number of Military and Field Hospitals do not yet have dedicated Ayush services.
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