Health
Andhra Pradesh approved 58 surgical procedures that can be performed by Ayurveda practitioners with postgraduate training in surgical disciplines, along with clinical exposure.
Health
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has strongly opposed the decision, warning that it could compromise patient safety.
Health
The approved procedures cover general surgery, ENT and ophthalmology, and are permitted under existing central regulations.
Health
The approved procedures are categorised under Shalya Tantra, which covers general surgery, and Shalakya Tantra, which includes ENT and ophthalmology.
Health
The IMA opposed the decision, stating that it blurred the distinction between Ayurveda, other indigenous systems of medicine, and modern medicine.