Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal on October 7 inaugurated a 50-bed Ayurvedic Hospital at Sriram Chapori in Majuli. He also announced that six new Ayush hospitals are being planned to be set up in Assam.
The new hospital in Majuli is equipped with specialised OPD services for general surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology and general medicine, a release said.
Apart from it, a modern laboratory, ‘Panchakarma & Ksharasutra’ therapy setups, a Yoga unit, an anorectal clinic, an infertility clinic, a geriatric and rejuvenation clinic, a rheumatology clinic, lifestyle disorders as well as skin and cosmetic clinic are also available at the newly-opened hospital.
In the IPD section, 50 patients will be treated at a time.
Speaking on the occasion, minister Sonowal said: “Majuli possesses tremendous potential to become a hub for Ayush healthcare in the region. With its rich flora and heritage, our beautiful Majuli has the unique ability to heal the soul while allowing a healthy way of life. Under the visionary leadership of prime minister Narendra Modi, the Ayush revolution has rejuvenated our rich heritage in traditional medicine.”
“Majuli was a natural choice for setting up an Ayush hospital in sync with the idea of revitalising the Ayush healthcare system for enriching the human mind and body for a better quality of life. With its pristine natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, Majuli possesses a unique ability to become a healthcare hub. This Ayurvedic hospital, while offering treatment to local people, can become a lynchpin to make Majuli become the Ayush hub of the region, aiding the vision of ‘Swastha Bharat’ as envisaged by PM Modi.”
The Union minister also announced that 6 new Ayush hospitals are being planned to be set up in Assam.
“Among them, four 50 bedded hospitals to come up in Kaliabor, Morigaon, Kokrajhar and Baksa, while one 30 bedded hospital will come up in Diphu and one 10 bedded hospital in Bajali,” Sonowal said.
Apart from these, the Union ayush minister also confirmed the operationalisation of 289 Ayush Health & Wellness Centres in the state, while 200 more AHWCs will be operational in Assam soon.
Sonowal also announced that 100 Ayush dispensaries will be set up in all districts of Assam.
Sonowal said: “The traditional medicine and healthcare system has got a tremendous shot in the arm. Today, the Ayush healthcare system has been recognised globally for its ability to heal and enrich the quality of life. It has been able to lead a global wellness movement while working to integrate with modern medicine to provide holistic healthcare solutions”
He said we are blessed with a rich natural bounty which is ideal for an Ayush ecosystem to blossom here in Assam.
“As we take multiple steps to strengthen the Ayush healthcare system in the state, it is with an aim to achieve the vision of a Swastha Bharat while empowering the growth of the Ayush economy of Assam. Under Modi, Assam is poised to become a harbinger of an integrated healthcare delivery system, providing refuge to those seeking to heal their minds and body, while enabling economic growth with sustainable development.”
