Though a large number of PHCs in the country are understaffed but the Maharashtra ad other state and Central Government fulfill it by BAMS, HOMEOPATHY, SIDHA or AYUSH DOCTORS or DENTISTS or even NURSES by bridge course.The Indian Medical Association has openly opposed the move to bring AYUSH doctors into the system. Those who go to a public healthcare centre may soon be treated by dentists and AYUSH practitioners. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had earlier announced its plan to introduce a training course for non allopathic practitioners, who would then be able to practice in public health centres (PHCs).
This includes AYUSH caregivers (Ayurvedic, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy). Now, the first batch of ayurvedic doctors to undertake this six-month ‘bridge course’ completed the program last month and may soon be integrated into the public healthcare…
