Ayurvedic doctors can now perform surgeries in A.P.
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Why in news
The Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare granted approval for Ayurvedic doctors who completed postgraduate courses in surgical studies to perform operations independently.
Background
The approval is based on the Indian Medicine Central Council (Post Graduate Ayurveda Education) Amendment Regulations of 2020 and guidelines from the National Commission for Indian Systems of Medicine. Doctors are permitted to perform 39 Shalya Tantra and 19 Shalakya Tantra procedures.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyIndian Medicine Central Council (Post Graduate Ayurveda Education) Amendment Regulations of 2020
- FactAyurvedic doctors can perform 39 Shalya Tantra procedures
- FactAyurvedic doctors can perform 19 Shalakya Tantra procedures
- BodyNational Commission for Indian Systems of Medicine
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of integrating traditional surgical procedures into the mainstream healthcare framework and the necessity of standardized quality controls in Ayurvedic education.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory oversight: Ensuring standardized surgical outcomes and safety protocols across traditional medicine practitioners
- Infrastructure gap: Requirement for specialized equipment and high-quality clinical training facilities in Ayurvedic colleges
Keywords: Integrative medicine · Regulatory framework · Standardization · Public health infrastructure · Traditional knowledge systems
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