India is rapidly expanding its AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy) infrastructure to make traditional medicine more accessible and strengthen healthcare services.
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Some key developments include:
- New Institutes: The government plans to open 10 new AYUSH institutes over the next five years. This move will boost education, research, and accessibility of traditional medicine across the country.
- Integrated Hospitals in Andhra Pradesh: The state is setting up AYUSH hospitals in Visakhapatnam and Kakinada, along with a nature-cure medical college in Visakhapatnam. These facilities aim to combine modern and traditional healthcare under one roof.
- Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Delhi: Around 100 new clinics will open every month, offering maternity care, mental health support, emergency services, and treatment for infectious diseases.Alos Read : Andhra Pradesh to Launch AYUSH Hospitals
The goal is clear:
- Strengthen AYUSH education and healthcare.
- Integrate traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare.
- Make AYUSH services easily available to more people.
This expansion highlights India’s commitment to preserving its traditional medical systems while meeting modern healthcare needs.