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.
New Regulations Set for Indian System of Medicine: Focus on Ethics and Registration
Key features of the regulations include the requirement for individuals to apply for registration with the State Medical Council using a specified form, including Aadhaar details and other particulars. The State Medical Council is mandated to create an online platform for form submission in real-time, with accompanying registration fees determined by the council or board.
National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Introduces New Regulations for Examinations
The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine has introduced the “National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (National Examinations for Indian System of Medicine) Regulations, 2023.” These regulations aim to standardize and streamline the examination and admission processes within the Indian System of Medicine, ensuring a robust framework for education and practice in the field.