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The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Pain remedy therapies at District Siddha Hospital in Tiruchi receive good response
The number of in-patients undergoing treatment at the District Headquarters Siddha Hospital, functioning at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital complex here, has gone up. Thanks to the increasing awareness of Indian medicine systems, the number of patients seeking treatment under the them is steadily increasing. The District Headquarters Hospital offers treatment under Siddha, Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Unani systems. According to sources, about 600 to 700 patients visit the hospital for treatment a day. Until a few years ago, the figure was just around 300 a day. Besides seeking remedy for common ailments such as fever, body aches, cold and cough, patients receive medicines for thyroid, sugar, hypertension, skin diseases and other ailments. The patients are provided with medicines supplied by the Tamil Nadu Medical Plant Farms and Herbal Medicine Corporation Limited (TAMPCOL), a State-owned company that procures and produces Indian traditional medicines. While most patients are given treatment as out patients, there are patients, who require admission. According to sources, there are 16 beds in the hospital. All are fully occupied. The patients, who require in patient treatment, are mostly senior citizens. Many seek treatment for body ache, joint pain, disc collapse, disc bulge and cervical spondylosis. They are treated with a range of therapies including 'varma', 'yoga', 'thokkanam', panchakarma, fomentation, massage, steam inhalation and others. 'There are therapies that rejuvenate the body from age-related aches. Depending upon the condition of patients we provide in-patient treatment for two to seven days. It supports the patients for at least five to six months. They will have to visit the hospital for treatment at regular intervals,' says Vatchala, District Siddha Medical Officer-In-Charge. She said the hospital had a number of regular patients, who wanted to repeat the therapies at regular intervals. It was getting patients from far away places such as Thuraiyur, Musiri, Thottiyam and others.
Hans India
14-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
International wellness centre to pave way for global holistic healthcare
Bengaluru: In a landmark initiative to promote integrative and holistic healthcare, the Sri Paripoorna Sanatana International Wellness Centre was inaugurated on Tuesday at Kaivalya Sannidhana, located within the premises of the Sri Paripoorna Sanatana Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Arjunabettahalli, Nelamangala Taluk. The ceremony was presided over by Dr AV Srinivasan, President of the Trust, and attended by several eminent personalities and healthcare experts from India and overseas. The centre has been envisioned as a world-class facility that blends ancient healing systems with modern science, bringing together Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH) under one roof. With a focus on natural healing and preventive wellness, the institution aims to set a global benchmark in integrative health solutions. Accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH), the centre is committed to offering safe, high-quality, and comprehensive care to both domestic and international patients. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Srinivasan highlighted the centre's mission to revive India's traditional medical heritage while ensuring its relevance and accessibility in the modern world.
The Hindu
10-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Salem residents continue wait for Siddha Hospital in city limits
The establishment of a Siddha Hospital in Salem Corporation limits remains a dream, leaving over 10 lakh residents in Salem City without access to such a facility. Despite the presence of multiple urban primary health centres, government hospitals, and sub-health centres across the 60 wards of Salem Corporation, no Siddha hospital currently exists within the city. While allopathic medicine is predominantly used, alternative medicine—particularly Siddha—played a vital role in boosting immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic and outbreaks of chikungunya, residents said. Before 2018, the Kitchipalayam Corporation Hospital ran a Siddha Ward with a Siddha doctor. However, following the doctor's retirement, the ward has been functioning as a dispensary with only a pharmacist on duty to distribute Siddha medicines. No replacement doctor has been appointed in the past seven years. Currently, residents can only visit the Siddha doctor at the Kannankurichi upgraded primary health centre near Salem Corporation limits or at the Salem Government Hospital. Corporation officials stated that due to the new regulations, the corporation is unable to appoint a Siddha doctor. They mentioned that only existing vacancies can be filled, and no new positions can be created at this time. The Siddha ward in Kitchipalayam Corporation Hospital will continue to operate until the pharmacist retires. Additionally, the officials clarified that while the Siddha Department has the capability to establish a Siddha hospital, the corporation itself is unable to do so. Officials from the Siddha Department said that 60 Siddha doctors would be appointed across Tamil Nadu shortly. Steps to resolve the deadlock in Salem will be taken soon after consultations with the Corporation Commissioner, they assured.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Indore to get largest AYUSH hospital in division by May
Indore: Indore is set to get the division's largest AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) hospital next month. The 50-bed AYUSH hospital, constructed in Mangliya under the Sanwer Assembly constituency of Indore, is nearing completion. To ensure the smooth operation of the hospital, cabinet minister Tulsiram Silawat recently met with AYUSH and higher education minister Inder Singh Parmar. He requested the allocation of approximately Rs 10.26 crore for various essential works, including the construction of ramps, retaining walls, procurement of equipment, development of a herbal garden and fire-fighting system, provision of furniture and a fire tank, and other necessary infrastructure. "While the civil work is complete, the installation of medical facilities and equipment is the only remaining task, which is expected to be finished soon," he said, adding that a provision was made for 10 air conditioners and an ambulance for the hospital. "The hospital will offer all modern treatment facilities, including sonography, pathology, CT scan, and X-ray diagnostic services," he said, adding that the hospital will also facilitate childbirth for pregnant women and provide treatments through Panchakarma and Yoga. In the hospital premises, a new garden has been developed while the beautification of the adjacent drain is underway.
New Indian Express
25-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
New Kumbakonam university to be named after M Karunanidhi
CHENNAI: CM MK Stalin on Thursday announced in the Assembly that a new university named after former CM M Karunanidhi will be established in Kumbakonam in recognition of his contributions to the advancement of education in the state. Replying to a discussion on a special mention by leaders of all political parties, except the AIADMK and the BJP, on the need for a university in the name of Karunanidhi, the CM said. although several leaders were instrumental in establishing educational institutions that went on to gain pre-eminence, Karunanidhi's contributions were significant. Stalin said in recognition of Karunanidhi's tireless efforts for the advancement of education, and for his role in formulating various initiatives towards education, a university will soon be established in Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, which was the leader's native district. The former CM's birthplace, Thirukkuvalai, however, is now part of Nagapattinam district that was carved out of Thanjavur in 1991. The government was already mulling such a move since Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhiaan said in March in Erode that the government was planning a new university in Karunanidhi's name in the district. Once established, this will be the 23rd state university. New state universities were last established in 2012. Though the DMK government passed a bill to form a new university for Siddha medicine, it is pending with the President for assent. The CM said he was making the announcement in deference to the requests made by various leaders in the Assembly. The leaders reasoned that since universities have been functioning in the names of former CMs like K Kamaraj, MG Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa, it is only appropriate that a university be established in Karunanidhi's name. PMK floor leader GK Mani said it was on his request that Karunanidhi formed the Muthukumaran Committee and later Samacheer Kalvi was introduced in the state based on the panel's recommendation. Stating that he heard that the CM is hesitant to establish a university in his father's name, Mani said Stalin need not hesitate since a university in the name of Karunanidhi is eminently appropriate. Leader of the House Duraimurugan recalled he was a syndicate member of the UoM when MG Ramachandran was the CM. At that time, when there was a move to confer honorary doctorate on MGR, Karunanidhi asked him to propose the idea in the syndicate and subsequently the doctorate was conferred.
