Asian homoeopathic medical league conference at Thailand

21st International Homeopathic Conference 2013, organized in Bangkok, Thailand.

This mega event is being organized by Asian Homeopathic Medical League (Indian Chapter)

It is going to be held on July 1, 2013.

The Congress will be held at Hotel Amari, Bangkok, Thailand.

Homeopathic Scholars/ Authors/ Specialists/ Physicians/ Teachers from various parts of the world are joining at one platform to discuss the latest developments in the field of Homeopathy and its efficacy in treating various illnesses successfully.

Speakers are expected from different parts of the world, some of whom are legendaries in their lifetime and some are young, dynamic and aspiring to promote Homeopathy in all nook and corner of the world.

Major insurance companies refuse to include Ayush treatment in mediclaim despite IRDA order

Major insurance companies in the country are refusing to abide by the IRDA order to include Ayush products and services in the mediclaim insurance policy. IRDA issued a directive in this regard sometime in last February after repeated representations from ayush industry.

IRDA under section 5(1) of the IRDA (Health Insurance) Regulations, 2013, had issued a notification directing inclusion of the Indian System of Medicines (ISM) in the mediclaim insurance policy. But, no insurance companies have taken steps to comply with the IRDA order so far.

It is understood that insurance companies across the country are citing ignorance on this matter to avoid providing coverage to the ISM sector under mediclaim policy. Ironically, the new regulation which came into force with effect from February 18, 2013, states that the insurers may provide coverage to non-allopathic treatments provided the treatment is taken in a government hospital or in any institute recognised by government and or is accredited by Quality Council of India (QCI), National Accreditation Board on Health (NABH) or any other suitable institutions.

However, Prabodh Shah, president, Gujarat Ayurvedic Aushadh Manufacturers Association (GAAMA), informed that most of the insurance companies in Gujarat have been claiming that they have yet not received any notification from the IRDA on this matter. “We are shocked by this attitude which constantly sidelines the interest of the ASU industry. What is more concerning is that this delay in realising our long standing demand, is resulting in undue difficulties to the patients who are keenly awaiting to utilise the benefit of mediclaim policy for ISM treatment options,” Shah pointed out.

He further stressed that the only way to deal with this issue is to ensure that the IRDA ensues a sensitisation drive on this issue among the insurance companies so that they may not pretend ignorance on this matter. [Source]

Nilanjan Sanyal is the new Secretary to AYUSH

Nilanjan Sanyal, a 1979 batch IAS officer of the Orissa cadre who was currently Special Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development, has been appointed as Secretary, Department of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

He has also been an Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.  Before that, he held the charge of Managing Director, Orissa State Disaster Mitigation Authority and Commissioner, Higher Education Department.

Mr. Sanyal has a Diploma in Development Studies from the University of Cambridge and also holds an MPhil degree in Social Sciences from Punjab University. [Source]

George Vithoulkas via Live-Stream to your home

During the seminar, Mr. Vithoulkas will treat patients with a severe pathology or long-lasting chronic diseases. This allows you to experience live and online his special techniques of taking the case. Subsequently, he will make an elaborate analysis of the case taking into account the theory and differentiation of the eligible remedies.

For the very first time you can follow this year’s supervision seminar which takes place between 27th and 31st May under the leadership of George Vithoulkas on the Greek island of Alonnisos via Live-Stream on your computer, laptop or tablet.

During the live-stream you can direct YOUR professional questions to the e-mail address kontakt@homoeopathie-verstehen.de . He will then take each of your questions and answer these within the framework of this seminar.

You have now the opportunity of studying the course wherever you want and still be able to participate with your colleagues on Alonnisos at the same time. Only you will have to miss the wonderful atmosphere of Alonnisos. Nonetheless, you will receive top-class information based on George Vithoulkas’ practical experience of more than 50 years straight to your home.

Should you not be able to participate in the live courses during this 5-day seminar, you still have the opportunity to watch any missed lessons 12 hours after the live session by retrieving the lesson from  Mediathek on the website www.homoeopathie-verstehen.de  – for a period of up to 15 days!

The login is very easy – you only need some knowledge of German or English and suitable reception equipment.


Link : www.homoeopathie-verstehen.de      www.understanding-homeopathy.net

Calicut University reconstituted Homoeopathy

University of Calicut re-constituted UG & PG board of studies in Homoeopathy.

Appendixt order No. GA 1/F2/302/2012   dated  27.04.2013

Homoeopathy UG board Members

1. Dr Abdul Hameed – Chairman
2. Dr Mansoor Ali
3. Dr M G Radhees
4. Dr Krishanakumar
5. Dr Malathy Menon
6. Dr Jose V J
7. Dr Babu K L
8. Dr Ajithkumar D S
9. Dr L Thara
10. Dr P V Suresh
11. Chairman P G Board

Homoeopathy PG Board

1. Dr V K Bagyalatha – Chairman
2. Dr K Satheesh
3. Dr N R Sharma
4. Dr Maya B J
5. Dr Daisy George
6. Dr Jose M Kuzhimthottiyil
7. Dr B Venugopal
8. Dr Mahesh K G
9. Dr Lizme Jose
10. Dr Santhosh Kumar R
11. Chairman UG board

Currently  no PG Homopathy courses under Calicut University. But under KUHS – Kerala University of Health Sciences

UG courses will run for two more years. [Source]

Allopathy by AYUSH, NHRC summons Odisha chief secretary

Bhubaneswar: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has summoned the Odisha chief secretary for failing to submit a report on the problems faced by patients and Ayush doctors in the state, a petitioner said on Saturday.

"Such doctors are being forced to prescribe allopathic medicines although they are not trained for that," India Media Centre managing trustee and human rights activist Akhanda, who filed the complaint, told a news agency.

Ayurvedic and Unani medical practitioners are called Ayush doctors.

The NHRC asked Chief Secretary BK Patnaik to appear before it personally at its office in New Delhi on June 16 along with the requisite report.

The human rights organisation acted on a complaint lodged by the IMC on January 19. The government has engaged Ayush doctors in over 1,300 state-run primary health centres.

More than 300 health centres do not have any allopathic doctors and in their absence the Ayush doctors have been providing such treatments putting the lives of the patients in danger, Akhanda alleged.

"Despite sufficient time and opportunity having been given, the requisite report has not been received. In these circumstances, let summons be issued for the personal appearance of the chief secretary... before the commission," the panel said in its order. [Source]

Gov. of Kerala sanctioned Salary arrears to Homeo College teachers

Finance department of Govt. of Keral issued order on 15th May 2013 rgrding the salary arreras of Govt/Aided Homoeopathy College teachers comes under AICTE/UGC scale of pay

GO (MS)No.221/2013/Fin   dated 15th May 2013

This give multiple lakhs benefit to Homeopathy teachers with regular MD in Homoeopathy. In Kerala External MD is not approved by Universities or Government.

Regular MD teachers will get arrears w.e.f 01.01.2007

Arrears from 01.01.2007 to 30.06.2010 will be credited to prividentFund account of the employee.

The pay in the revised scale shall be payable in cash w.e.f 01.07.2010

The salary of senior Professors with regular MD in Homoeopathy medical colleges (Govt & Aided) of Kerala is around Rs1,25,000/- month

All Kerala Homoeopathy Postgraduate Teachers Association(AKHPTA) President Dr ArunPrasad K P expressed a big thanks to Govt. of Kerala, especially the Finance Minister for giving salary arrears w.e.f January 2007

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HC gives ayurveda directorate 3 weeks to decide about Nagpur Homoeopathy College administration

NAGPUR: The standoff between the students of Nagpur College of Homeopathy and its management took a turn when the management told the Nagpur bench of Bombay high court that all the classes are being conducted regularly but the students refuted the claim. The students even stressed that they do not want to be transferred elsewhere. The court has directed the state ayurveda directorate to take decision on appointing an administrator for the college within three weeks.

The management has been involved in a long-drawn tussle with the teachers and students after the college lost its affiliation with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) two years ago. Though no new admissions have taken place, more than 150 students still enrolled with the college claim the management is disinterested in running the institute.
 The students filed a case against the management in February with a plea to hand over the affairs of the college to the teachers or a state-appointed administrative committee. A division bench of Justices BP Dharmadhikari and AB Chaudhari conducted the first hearing in the case recently.

The state ayurveda directorate in its reply to the high court had stated that the government cannot afford to appoint an administrator for the college which is in a bad financial condition. The teachers who are on strike since more than a year, are co-petitioners in the case. They expressed their willingness to run the college.

Abhijeet Khare appearing for the petitioner students pointed out that the directorate had issued a show cause notice to the college management regarding the appointment of an administrator in March 2011. "Even MUHS recommends that the best solution would be an independent or government appointed administrator," he said.

Following the controversy, the students are reluctant to pay the full fee demanded by the college before the next academic session. The court has, however, directed them to comply with the demand. [Source]

Training programme launched for ASHA workers on AYUSH

An intensive training programme has been launched by the Government for Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers to provide qualitative healthcare to the rural population.

The induction training of ASHA is for 23 days in five episodes. After a period of six months of her functioning in the village, she is sensitized on HIV/AIDS issues including STI, RTI, prevention and referrals.

She is also trained on new born care. The Central Government bears the cost of training, incentives and medical kits. The remaining component is funded under Financial Envelope given to the States under the programme. ASHA is given a drug kit containing generic AYUSH and allopathic formulations for common ailments. The drug kit is replenished from time to time.

One of the key components of national rural health mission is to provide every village with a trained female community health activist called ASHA. Selected from the village itself and accountable to it, ASHA works as an interface between the community and the public health system.

There are more than 8.85 lac ASHA workers at present. Over 7.99 lakh ASHAs have been provided with drug kits so far.

ASHA acts as a bridge between the ANM and the village. She is accountable to the Panchayat. She is an honorary volunteer, receiving performance-based compensation for promoting universal immunization, referral and escort services for RCH, construction of household toilets, and other healthcare delivery programmes.

She facilitates preparation and implementation of the Village Health Plan along with Anganwadi worker, ANM, functionaries of other Departments and Self Help Group members. [source]

Tamilnadu MD Homeopathy Entrance exam 2013

   

Last date for downloading application form  : 22-05-2013 – 3.00 p.m.

Last date for receipt of filled in application : 22-05-2013 – 3.00 p.m.

Entrance examination  date . 25 -05- 2013

Time 9.30 a.m.

Venue : Government Siddha Medical College, Arignar Anna Govt. Hospital Of Indian  Medicine Campus, Arumbakkam,  Chennai 600 106

Applications can only be downloaded from the website www.tnhealth.org  and the filled application along with necessary enclosures and 2 self  addressed envelopes 23 x 10 cms sent to

the Secretary,
Selection Committee
Commissionerate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy,
Aringnar Anna Government Hospital of Indian Medicine campus,
Arumbakkam, Chennai 600 106

Demand Draft for Rs. 2,000/- ( Rupees Two thousand only) which is non refundable towards the cost of application form drawn in favour of the Director of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy, Chennai 106.

Service candidates
Candidates who had already acquired a post graduate M.D (Homoeopathy) Degree in any one of the Homoeopathy disciplines may also apply for  another Homoeopathy discipline subject to the following conditions:

 i. They will not be considered for a special case under the category of  service candidates but only as open category candidates.

ii. They will have to undergo the course at their own cost.

iii. Their absence will not be treated as on duty during the period of study.

iv. They will not be granted any study leave during the period of study.

v. They will not be paid any stipend or salaries during the period of study

Non service candidates
i. They shall not be paid any stipend during the period of study.

ii. They shall undergo the course at their own cost.

iii. If they secure the same marks as any other candidate, they will be ranked last among candidates with the same marks irrespective of the provision

Branches

    Organon of Medicine
    Homoeopathic Materia Medica
    Practice of Medicine
    Paediatrics
    Repertory

Number of seats : 3 in each category

Qualification : BHMS from any university

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
Admission to the course will be made on merit, based on the marks  obtained in the Entrance Examination to be conducted exclusively for  the course added to post- BHMS experience marks that will be  calculated as below:

For Written Entrance Examination : 90 marks

For post –BHMS Experience : 10 marks

 Total 100 marks

One mark for each completed year after the completion of CRRI shall be Awarded as Experience mark for both service and non-service candidates  to maximum of ten as on 31-3-2011 (e.g. If a candidate scores 50 marks in Entrance Examination and has Completed two years experience on 31-3-2013 after CRRI, the total aggregate Marks will be 50 + 2 = 52)

The Entrance Examination will primarily assess the knowledge and maturity of understanding of the candidate of all medical subjects- theory and clinical, taught at the undergraduate level (BHMS). The Entrance Examination will be at the Undergraduate level and will test Clinical knowledge covering all subjects taught

The questions will be of objective multiple choice type for which four answer options A, B, C, D will be offered.

Only one of the options will be the nearest and correct answer and this alone should be selected. The other three answers will be wrong. The correct  answer has been verified by a team of Doctors by referring to relevant texts.

Each correct answer will be awarded one mark if a question is not answered, zero marks will be awarded. If more than one answer is indicated or any item  is marked very faintly or illegibly as seen during the machine scan of answer sheets, the question will be deemed to have not been answered and zero  marks will be awarded. It is reiterated that all questions carry equal marks.

 Web : www.tnhealth.org

Kerala CCH election results declared

Thiruvananthapuram May15: The Central Council of Homoeopathy election result for the state of Kerala has been declared at the state capital today by Dr. A. K. Mangalam, the returning officer appointed by the Government. Dr. K. C. Prasobh Kumar and Dr. S. Manilal, the candidates represented by The Institution of Homeopaths Kerala (The IHK) won the election with a good margin of votes. Dr. K. C. Prasobh Kumar scored 3440 votes and Dr. S. Manilal got 3292 votes. Other contestants include Dr. M. G. Umman (2856votes), Dr. Sreejeev (2756 votes), Dr. V. S. Sasi Kumar (64votes) and Dr. Raveendran (46votes). This is the first time two CCH members are elected from the State of Kerala. The election procedures were conducted by the TC Medical council and the Election wing of Co-operative Department, Government of Kerala.

- Dr .Muhammed Rafeeque.

Kerala constituted research Committee with four homoeopaths

Health & Family Welfare Department- Setting up of State Review Board and State Level Ethical Committee for Clinical Research – Constituted – Orders issued .

G.O.(MS)No. 153 /2013/H&FWD Dated,Thiruvananthapuram, 03.05.20138

Government have started a programme for prevention and management of diabetes, hypertension, stroke and cancers. One of the areas in which there is great deal of research interest is the potential for application of AYUSH system to the management of these diseases.

This can be done only by carefully documenting the efficacy of treatments under each system. Since all the institutional Review Board and Ethical Committees in the State are attached to institutions practicing one system of medicine it is not possible to such committees to approve research proposal that involve more than one system of medicine. Investigations into clinical trials in the state has shown the necessity of expert advice on ethical and procedural issues of clinical trials.

Therefore Government is pleased to constitute the following committees to function as the State Review Board and State Level Ethical Committee for Clinical Research.

Four Homoeopaths are also in the state level board

Dr. Babu K.L,Professor, Government Homoeopathic Medical College,Thiruvananthapuram

Dr. Vijayakumar, Medical Officer, District Homoeo Hospital,Thiruvananthapuram

Dr. Reji Kumar R, Medical Officer, Government Homoeo Dispensary, Vechoochira.

Dr. Jaya C, Professor, Government Homoeopathic Medical College,Thiruvananthapuram

The task of the Committee will be to examine and approve proposals involving more than one system of medicine and advise the Government on procedural issues relating to clinical research in areas involving more than one system of medicines.

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BJYM demands probe into working of Central Ayush Department

Alleging a "systematic campaign" to "fail" the Ayush system, alternative systems of medicines, youth wing of the BJP today demanded a thorough probe into the working of the department.

BJYM president Anurag Thakur demanded a thorough probe into the working of Central Ayush Department, which he claimed had become non-functional and the "funds allocated to the department for various activities are being surrendered every year."

Thakur alleged that there was a powerful lobby having links with foreign drug manufacturers and suppliers, and are harming the cause of Ayush and not allowing it to function efficiently.

The MP said that a systematic campaign is underway to "fail" Ayush system which was less expensive and more adaptable in India.

He said that the main aim of the AYUSH was to propagate Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Sidha, Sowa-Riga and Homeopathy and to promote the Indian system of medicines to the maximum.

However, the department has failed to achieve the stated objectives and there was sharp deterioration in the implementation on various ongoing schemes in various sectors and priority areas of the AYUSH. {Source}

Kerala revised internship transfer guidelines in Homoeo Colleges

Govt. of Kerala receiving applications from students who passed/completed the BHMS examination from Private/Aided Homoeopathy Medical Colleges within/outside the state requesting for internship transfer to prestigious Govt. Homoeopathy Medical Colleges/Hospitals in the state on personal convenience.

Govt. of Kerala recently revised internship transfer guidelines in Homoeopathy Medical Colleges of Kerala – for within and outside state interns.

Letter No.49201/J2/2012/H&FWD ,   dated 29/03/2013

Govt. have examined the matter in details and issue the following conditions regarding internship transfer under Homoeopathy Medical Education.

1. Applicants shall produce order in writing from the Principal of the concerned college
2. Internship transfer is subjected to the permission of CCH
3. No stipend shall be paid
4. The incumbent shall pay a fee Rs.5000/- per month
5. Transfer shall be recognised University approved by University of Calicut/Kerala/MG University Kottayam
6. Request from Government/Aided Institutions shall be forwarded along with the decision of Kerala University of Health Science Thrissur and processed separately on a case to case basis.

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Online Classes by SKHMC Beed

Sonajirao Kshirsagar Homoeopathic Medical College, Beed, Maharashtra has started a portal so as to invite academicians, Physicians and scientist Homoeopaths across the Globe to join and place their academic and clinical experiences in this portal. This will not only help the Homoeopathic brethren, but also will inculcate the scientific temper and academic confidence in the student fraternity.

The program is as follows-

1. Online webcast classes will be organized for a 90 minutes session once a week, followed by 30 mins Question & Answer session. 
2. Teachers, Students and Practitioners can participate. 
3. The first session of webcast will start from Saturday 18th May 2013 at 10.30am.        Topic- Clinical application of Organon Speaker- Dr. Kishore Mehta, MD (Hom) Hon. Director of PG Program of Sonajirao Kshirsagar Homoeopathic Medical College, Beed.
4. Second Session on Sunday 19th May 2013 at 10.30am.                                             Topic- Body Language and Homoeopathy. Speaker- Dr. Ajit Kulkarni, MD (Hom). Prof. Emeritus, Sonajirao Kshirsagar Homoeopathic Medical College, Beed.

Homoeopathy Colleges should have a sound proof hall with an audio-visual (LCD projector)and internet facility.

All colleges shall take this opportunity for the upliftment of knowledge and upgradation in the science.

Further plan of the web casting programme and its link will be declared on our website from time to time.

Dr Arun Bhasme, MD (Hom)

Director

Sonajirao Kshirsagar Homoeopathic Medical College, Beed.

Hon’ble CM of Tamil Nadu allots 58 crores to Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy

CHENNAI .MAY 8 2013:

The Tamil Nadu Government had allotted 58 crores for the Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy Department for various new schemes. Announcing this Honourable Chief Minister under the rule 110 the Indian System of Medicine includes  five systems of Siddha, Aryurveda, Unani, Homoeopathy, Yoga and Naturopathy. Govern had decided to uplift the education in accordance with the central council acts.Higher education will provided by enhancing the infrastructure of all Government Medical colleges under the Indian system of medicine.


She also announce various schemes for Indian Medicine. Totally 58 crores had been allotted to Indian System of Medicine and Homoeopathy breaking the history of previous records. Tamil Nadu Government already announced ESI dispensaries for ISM and Homoeopathy Dispensaries . Homoeopathy Units will opened in Kovilpatti and Tutucorin.

Tamil Nadu CM allots 58 crores to Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy

CHENNAI MAY 8 2013:

 Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J.Jayalalitha announced to introduce the 2D Bar code in the Registration certificates to avoid the fake entries. .She spoke in assembly today that the existence of fake registration certificates in Siddha and Homoeopathy council registration certificates. She announced that the government will implement 2D bar code in Registration certificates and website to eradicate , she allotted fifteen crores for the implementation

Budgetary Allocation for Ayush 2013-14

The total budgetary allocation for 2013-14 in respect of this Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is Rs. 32,745.00 crore under Plan and Rs. 4585.00 crore under Non-Plan. Out of this, the amount earmarked for Department of AYUSH is Rs. 1069.00 crore under Plan and Rs. 190.00 crore under Non-Plan.

There is no separate allocation in respect of publicity for each system. An allocation of Rs. 17.50 crore has been made for the propagation of AYUSH system through Information, Education and Communication during 2013-14. In respect of research for Yoga & Naturopathy, Rs. 13.80 crore under Plan and Rs. 2.24 crore under Non-Plan for the Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopahty, Rs. 4 crore under Plan for Extra Mural Research Projects through Research Institutes and Rs. 17.50 crore under Plan and Rs. 4.20 crore under Non-Plan for Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga have been allotted. However, Extra Mural Research covers research for all systems of AYUSH and there is no separate allocation for research in Yoga & Naturopathy under this scheme. Further, in case of Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga no separate allotment for publicity and research purpose has been earmarked.

Thus the percentage increase for Department of AYUSH as compared to last year was 7.98% under Plan and 1.06% under Non-Plan.

This information was given by the Minister for Health & Family Welfare Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad, in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.

MM Live- new Android App to learn Materia Medica Live

Keeping in mind the concept that “PICTURES speak louder than a 1000 words,” HOMPATH presents the world’s first multimedia mobile application on materia medica – MM LIVE where one can see the complete evolution of each remedy in pictures, charts and videos !!!



Some of the unmatched features of this unique advanced tool are:

• Complete Multimedia Videos of Materia Medica of 22 Homeopathic Remedies (listed below)
• Organized step-by-step pictorial evolutionary charts of 22 Remedies including Gratiola, Germanium, Oenanthe and other rare remedies along with Medorrhinum, Platina, Agaricus, etc.
• User friendly interface for easy & instant access and navigation

Benefits

• Understand the remedy as if seeing and experiencing it in a live human being.
• Enhance your knowledge of Materia Medica and prepare yourself to reach the next level in your practice.
• Demystify the Core Essence of remedies for better retention and recollection…………and much more…

Isn’t this a wonderful modern tool to help you become a better prescriber ?

MM Live – A Must-Have mobile app for Every Successful Homeopath !

Download the Entire Version of MM Live with 22 Interactive Multimedia Videos
1. At  Google Paly
2. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hompath.mmlive

First Android Mobile App on Homoeopathic Clinical Tips

Optimism, conquest & the miracle of Homoeopathy with quick solutions…..

Clinical tip is a comprehensive suggestion of a clinical condition which many physicians and practitioners over the years have seen results for. These physicians have taken the pain of documenting these results, observations, annotations, experiences etc. in the form of a concise and effective suggestion for the clinical conditions handled by them. They have shared their observation, interpretation and experiences with us.

Features : 

• Browse and search from more than 500 clinical tips.
• Add clinical tips as your favourite and build your own database which will be useful in your practice.
• Treat difficult cases with clinically proven Remedies.
• They are based on experiences or taken from homeopathic literature.
• Use it in your practice & report Results.
• This provides you with abundant amazing solutions for your homoeopathic requirements through succinct suggestion.

Benefits :
Homoeopaths can use these constructive tips in solving cases. Clinical tips helps to lessen efforts and saves time of homoeopaths. It is undeniably helpful for the beginners and burgeoning open homeopaths.

Knowledge of homoeopathic Materia Medica and drugs with clinical tips makes for a clever understanding of the Homoeopathic art and science of prescribing.

Expert team of doctors working on clinical research works on these analogies to build our system to provide the humankind and to comprehend the methodical efficiency of Homoeopathy.

All homoeopathic students will definitely appreciate and learn therapeutic knowledge of homoeopathic drugs with the help of handy clinical tips.

Inclusion of Ayurveda/Homoeopathy in Mediclaim Insurance

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) has informed that the insurance coverage to AYUSH treatments has been facilitated through the Regulation 5 (1) of the IRDA (Health Insurance) Regulations, 2013 which are published in the official gazette and came into force with effect from 18.02.2013.

As per this regulation the insurers may provide coverage to non-allopathic treatments provided the treatment is taken in a Government hospital or in any institute recognized by Government and/or accredited by Quality Council of India/National Accreditation Board on Health or any other suitable institutions.

Insurance companies like National Insurance Company, Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd, L&T General Insurance Co. Ltd, are offering insurance cover for AYUSH.

This was stated by Minister of State for Finance, Shri Namo Narain Meena, in written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha on 27April2013. [source]