Experts Push for Yoga and Ayurveda in Public Health Centers
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Why in news
Experts and Ministry of AYUSH officials advocated for the integration of Yoga and Ayurveda with modern medicine to provide holistic mental healthcare in public health centers.
Background
The webinar 'The Future of Integrative Mental Health' was organized by Buddhi Clinic and The Hindu. Key participants included B.N. Gangadhar (Ministry of AYUSH) and Ennapadam S. Krishnamoorthy, who proposed co-locating AYUSH facilities within public health centers.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyMinistry of AYUSH: Responsible for the promotion and development of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy.
- FactAYUSH facilities are being co-located within public health centers to promote integrative medicine.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of integrating traditional Indian medicine (AYUSH) with modern healthcare systems to achieve holistic health outcomes in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- holistic healthcare approach
- accessibility in rural areas
- evidence-based traditional medicine
- policy integration
Keywords: integrative medicine · holistic care · AYUSH · public health infrastructure · traditional therapies
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