About
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State AYUSH Society -Tamil Nadu The State AYUSH Society in Tamil Nadu is established to execute the programs assigned to the state under the National AYUSH Mission framework.
The State AYUSH Society in Tamil Nadu is a registered society under Registration Act and dedicated to the promotion, development, and integration of AYUSH systems within the state’s healthcare framework. AYUSH stands for Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy, which are traditional systems of medicine that have their roots in the Indian subcontinent. The society operates under the guidance of the central Ministry of AYUSH and the state government, aiming to harness the potential of these traditional healthcare systems to complement and enhance the overall health services provided to the population of Tamil Nadu.
Objectives:
The primary objectives of the State AYUSH Society in Tamil Nadu include:
Promotion of AYUSH:
To promote the AYUSH systems of medicine through awareness campaigns, educational programs, and community outreach to ensure that these traditional practices are recognized and utilized alongside conventional medicine.
Healthcare Integration:
To integrate AYUSH services with the state’s primary healthcare system, thereby offering holistic and varied treatment options to the public and ensuring the availability of AYUSH services at health facilities at various levels.
Quality Education and Training:
To support AYUSH educational institutions, enhance the quality of education, and ensure the production of skilled AYUSH professionals through rigorous training programs and continuous professional development.
Research and Development:
To encourage and facilitate research in the field of AYUSH to scientifically validate the efficacy of traditional practices and medicines and to explore new treatments and therapies.
Sustainable Practices:
To promote the sustainable cultivation and use of medicinal plants, which are crucial to AYUSH pharmacopeia, thereby preserving the biodiversity and ecological balance of Tamil Nadu.
The State AYUSH Society undertakes various activities to achieve its objectives, such as:
Setting up AYUSH Wellness Centers:
Establishing wellness centers that provide AYUSH services, including consultation, treatment, and therapies, to the public.
Organizing Health Camps:
Conducting health camps in rural and urban areas to offer free AYUSH healthcare services and to raise awareness about traditional medicine systems.
Facilitating Policy Formulation:
Working with the government to formulate policies that support the growth and integration of AYUSH in healthcare services.
Supporting Medicinal Plant Cultivation:
Initiating programs to support the cultivation of medicinal plants, ensuring the availability of raw materials for AYUSH medicines.
Grant Details:
Opening of Gym
The Open Gym at the AYUSH Hospital, located within the Arignar Anna Hospital of Indian Medicine campus, signifies an innovative blend of traditional healthcare and modern fitness practices.
Aringar Anna Hospital Campus
This facility is designed to promote holistic wellness among patients and visitors by incorporating physical exercise into the healing and wellness regimen offered by the hospital.
This initiative reflects a modern interpretation of traditional healthcare wisdom, illustrating a commitment to integrating conventional medical practices with lifestyle modifications that support optimal health. It is a forward-thinking approach that enriches the healing environment of the AYUSH Hospital and serves as a model for incorporating physical fitness into holistic healthcare paradigms.
Telemedicine
Launching of Tele-consultation for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy, launched on December 2023 (AYUSH Telemedicine on the E-Sanjeevani app) represents an innovative integration of traditional Indian medical practices with modern telemedicine technology.
To benefit critically ill patients who can’t reach out to experts in other locations, The E-Sanjeevani platform, a national telemedicine service launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has extended its services to include AYUSH teleconsultations.
This initiative allows patients from across the country to access healthcare services from AYUSH practitioners through digital means. It aims to make the holistic and preventive healthcare approaches of AYUSH systems more accessible to the general public, especially those in remote and underserved areas. Patients can now receive consultations, advice and follow-ups from qualified AYUSH Doctors without the need for physical travel, thus ensuring continuity of care, promoting health and wellness and integrating traditional healthcare wisdom into the digital health ecosystem. This approach not only preserves Tamil Nadu’s rich heritage in traditional medicine but also aligns with contemporary needs for accessible and convenient healthcare solutions.
Additional Information
The Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy Department, Chennai has an exclusive website that serves as a comprehensive online resource for information related to the AYUSH medical services offered within the state.
This digital platform is designed to facilitate access to a wide range of services, including details about various AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy) treatments, wellness centers, and educational institutions.
The website aims to promote awareness and understanding of traditional Indian medical systems and homoeopathy, providing valuable insights into their principles, practices, and benefits. It serves as a bridge connecting the public to the department’s initiatives, policies, and health programs, ensuring transparency and easy access to information.
Key features of the website include directories of AYUSH hospitals and clinics, information on educational programs and institutions, updates on government schemes related to traditional medicine and guidelines for practitioners and patients. The platform is also likely to offer online consultation services, thereby enhancing the accessibility of AYUSH healthcare services, particularly in remote and underserved areas.