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Time of India
08-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
IMA misleading govt and people on bridge course: Homeopath associations
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Various associations of homeopaths have criticized Indian Medical Association (IMA), Maharashtra, for opposing the govt decision to register homoeopathic doctors who completed a designated bridge course with Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC). IMA has termed such registration as "lateral entry" of homeopaths into allopathy practice and called for a token strike on July 11. Dr Prakash Zambad, regional vice-president, Homeopathy Integrated Medical Practitioners Association Maharashtra (HIMPAM), said long advocacy measures resulted in formal approval of six-month certificate course in modern pharmacology (CCMP) as the bridge course by none other than the state health university. "IMA is misleading the govt and people by projecting the bridge course as a shortcut to allopathy, which is totally wrong. It is a govt-recognised, MUHS-affiliated course offered only to registered BHMS doctors who have already completed 5.5 years of rigorous medical education. It has withstood all scrutiny, including legal hurdles," he said. Zambad, who is the immediate past vice-president of Maharashtra Council of Homeopathy (MCH), said BHMS doctors having MMC registration would ensure the spread of modern medicines in emergency care and in urban and rural health services. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People Born 1945-1974 With No Life Insurance Could Be Eligible For This British Seniors Get Quote Undo MCH administrator Dr Bahubali Shah submitted a memorandum to the state govt demanding action against IMA for opposing MMC registration for BHMS doctors. "CCMP was introduced in 2014 by the govt after studying recommendations of different govt committees formed between 1995 and 2012. IMA is spreading rumours and misinformation related to separate MMC registration for homeopathic doctors," he said. Different associations of homeopaths have demanded invoking Maharashtra Essential Services Maintenance Act against IMA members and other allopathy doctors if they observe a strike on July 11. IMA, Maharashtra, described the MMC registration for BHMS course after completing the bridge course as an unprecedented decision in medical regulatory history that would "dilute" the sanctity and standards of modern medical practices.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
CHAKRA by MUHS: A new nucleus for healthcare innovation and education
Nagpur: In a major step towards transforming health education and research in Maharashtra, the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) launched CHAKRA — Centre for Health, Applied Knowledge & Research Autonomy on Sunday. Designed as a Centre of Excellence, CHAKRA is set to act as the central hub for innovative, technology-enabled, and socially relevant healthcare education and research. Nagpur, being a hub of medical education with two state-run medical colleges and hospitals, will play an important role in the success of this initiative. "CHAKRA, a symbolic name, also represents a revolving, integrated model of continuous improvement and innovation in health sciences," said registrar of MUHS, Dr Rajendra Bangal. He explained the concept after CM Devendra Fadnavis launched this project on Sunday at MUHS Headquarters in Nashik. "CHAKRA aims to advance applied health research, promote digital learning and simulations, support faculty development, foster startups and innovation in healthcare, and improve clinical practice through data and research," he said. CHAKRA will function as the 'hub', while MUHS-affiliated medical colleges will act as 'spokes' in a decentralised yet unified system. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo This hub-and-spoke model is expected to ensure equitable access to high-quality medical education, training, and healthcare innovations across urban and rural Maharashtra. For UG/PG students, CHAKRA matters a lot because it ensures exposure to simulation-based learning, interdisciplinary research opportunities, and skill-building initiatives tailored to real-world challenges. For faculty, it will serve as opportunities for collaborative research, pedagogy improvement, and access to global knowledge platforms. For doctors and healthcare workers in the state, CHAKRA will be a space for lifelong learning, policy-impacting research, and innovations that can be implemented in clinical settings. For society, it is expected to channel innovations and research towards affordable, accessible, and community-relevant healthcare solutions, particularly for rural populations. With a clear 150-day action plan, a dedicated Rs 14.80 crore funding, and a future-ready vision, CHAKRA is positioned to become a beacon for healthcare education and research not only in Maharashtra but nationally. MUHS has clearly stated that CHAKRA will prioritise genetic health, public health research, digital tools, and community-driven healthcare models. The centre also aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) and the govt's vision of a self-reliant, health-secure India. Key Components of CHAKRA * Faculty development academy * Simulation lab * Digital learning studio * Clinical trial centre * Digital health centre * Incubation hub for healthcare startups * 'Ikshana' digital health heritage museum
