Health Minister Announces Reforms in AYUSH Sector to Improve Quality

Satya Kumar Yadav has highlighted the implementation of new guidelines and mandatory registration requirements for AYUSH clinics and hospitals as a significant step toward enhancing healthcare standards. According to Yadav, these measures are expected to help combat the proliferation of counterfeit medications and address the issue of unqualified practitioners operating within the AYUSH system, which encompasses Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy.

The new guidelines aim to establish a regulatory framework that ensures practitioners are qualified and that clinics adhere to health and safety standards. This move is part of broader efforts to improve the quality and safety of alternative medicine practices in the country.

Further details regarding the specific criteria for registration and enforcement mechanisms are yet to be released. Officials believe that these changes will not only protect patients but also enhance the credibility of AYUSH systems as legitimate healthcare options.

The AYUSH sector has garnered growing popularity in recent years, prompting calls for stricter regulations to safeguard public health and foster trust in these traditional medicine practices.