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Goa Govt promotes homoeopathy

   PANJIM, FEB 9 : Health Minister Vishwajeet Rane today said that the government has plans to appoint homoeopathic doctors at the health centers and district hospitals.He and the Chief Minister Digambar Kamat today promised that the Governments is all out to support and promote Homoeopathic medicine in the State of Goa.

    Speaking at the inaugural function of the 16th National Homoeopathic conference, at Kala Academy, the Chief Minister said that Goa in its five-year plan has given top priority to health and education and hence provide all required support to homoeopathy in Goa. Health Minister Vishwajeet Rane also said the government will provide help in promoting homoeopathic treatment in the State. He said that the countries like France, Russia, and Mexico are successfully following this mode of treatment. Rane also said that the Government would appoint a homoeopathic expert in the State Health Advisory Council.

    Apart from this the Health Minister also promised that he would also look into the request made by the former minister Subash Shirodkar on setting up of 50 bedded Homoeopathic hospital in Goa.

    The Health Minister lighted the lamp to mark the inauguration of the conference in the presence of Dr.P.S.Bakshi.,President of Central Council of Homoeopathy, Dr.S.P.Singh,advisor to Government of India, Dr.Chaturbhuj Nayak,Director CCRH, Dr.Lalit Varma , Secretary ,CCH. Hans Peter Schlumpf Chairman of SCH Schule Switzerland , Dr.G.S.Johar, Subash Sirodkar Dr. Arvind Kothe,Principal of Kamaxidevi Homoeopathic Medical college, Dr.C.P.Singh and Dr.Anurudh Varma from RSH.

    The Health Minister also felicitated eminent Homoeopathic Doctors M.S.Jua and M.P. Arya with life time achievement awards. The scientific sessions started after the inaugural session.

 
Paediatric Seminar at VMHMC
 

    SALEM JAN.27. Vinyaka Mission's Homoeopathy Medical College hosted a seminar on Paediatrics "Vinpedicon” at Medical college Auditorium. The Vice Chancellor, Dr.Sathish Kumar inaugurated the seminar. Dr.D.P Rastogi, Former Director, CCRH, Dr.R.Gnanasambandam, President, Tamil Nadu Homoeopathy Medical Council also participated as Guests for the occasion. Dr. P.K.Sudhir, Principal, welcomed the gathering. Dr.Nirmal, recently selected member CCH was honoured on this occasion.
Homoeotimes quiz winners received Gold Coin and Ring. They were also rewarded with awards. The first session was shared by the presentations of Dr.Rama Subramaniam, Mumbai, Dr.Hartman, Germany and followed by Dr.Sapna Kannal. The second session began with Dr.V.P.Chandrasekaran, Dr.Senthamarai and Dr.G.Akila. Dr.Akila organizing Secretary proposed vote of thanks.


 
Work Shop for Lecturers

     MANGALORE, FEB 7: All-India Homoeopathy Lecturers Workshop, sponsored by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, was inaugurated at Fr Muller Homoeopathic Medical College (FMHMC), Deralakatte.

    Dr P N Verma, renowned Homoeopath and medical expert, speaking at the inaugural ceremony urged the lecturers to make optimum use of the workshop which will provide them with an opportunity to interact with experts and clarify doubts in order to teach effectively.

    Fr Patrick Rodrigues, Director of Fr Muller Charitable Institutions (FMCI) expressed that these workshops should be held frequently to keep abreast with the latest innovations in the field. He assured every assistance on the part of FMCI in this regard.

    Dr S K Tiwari, Principal of FMHMC welcomed the gathering. Fr Stany Tauro, administrator of the college graced the occasion. Dr Prasanna Kumar, lecturer of community medical division, proposed the vote of thanks. Dr Praveen Raj compered the programme.

    The workshop will focus on pharmacy, community medicine and surgery and was attended by over sixty lecturers and professors from various Homoeopathic.

 

 
National Health Programme and Homoeopathy
 
    GOA.FEB.10: Shri Kamakshi Devi Homoeopathy Medical College in association with Research Society of Homoeopathy hosted the two day conference on National Health Programme and Homoeopathy .Dr.Kishore Metha was the Chief Moderator to the all sessions.

    Dr.Eswaradass, Deputy Advisor and Dr.Arvind Kothe participated the first session on “National Rural Health Mission” Dr.S.P.S.Bakshi chaired this session. The second session on “Life Style Diseases” presented by Dr.Kishore Mehta,Dr.Ardeshir T. Jagose, Dr.Pravin Kumar, Dr.Alok Mishra, Dr.S.K.Phansalkar, Dr.C.B.Nayak, Director CCRH and Dr.Mazumdar chaired topics.

    The Topic on Aids Case studies was presented by Dr.C.B.Nayak, Dr.Praful Barvalia and Dr.P.P.Page, Dr.Arun Bhaseme and Dr.Srivatsan chaired this session. The fourth session was on Vector Born Diseases. Dr.Jose Issac chaired the session. Dr.B.D.Patel and Dr.Venkataraman presented on Malaria and Dr.Gnanasambandam and Dr. T.K.Nagendra on Chikungunya. The fist day program ended with culturals by the students.

    The second day program started with the topic on “Reproductive child care” by the speakers. Dr.Purniama Shukla, Dr.N.C.Chaterjee Abihor, Dr.Shekhar Vaze, Dr.Dinesh Rao and Anita Lobo, Dr.Lalit Verma, Secretary CCH and Dr.Pushpa Choudry chaired this session.

    Dr.Kummar Dhawle, Dr.Praful Barvalia, Dr.K.P.S.Dhama, Dr.Amit, Nimbhorkar, Dr.Dhaval Mody.Dr.M.S.Jus ,Dr.Stephen Bauurer, Dr.Mitesh Kothari, Dr.M.K.Kamat and Dr.Pawan Pareekh presented theor papers on Mental Health and the session was chaired by Dr.S.P.Singh, Advisor, Dr. Ramjee Singh, Vice President, CCH and Dr.V.R.Kavishwar.

    The final session was on the topic “Multi Displinary Research” shared with the speakers Dr.L.K.Nanda, Dr.Samir Chaukar Dr.Zubin Marolia and Dr.Jatin Walia. The session was chaired by Dr.Arvid Kothe and Dr.Mukund Udchankar.

 
FDA to Declare Homeopathy Offers a Safe Alternative for Cold


      
BERKELEY SPRINGS, JAN.17 : The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will declare that cough and cold medicine is too risky for babies and toddlers on Thursday according to recent reports on CNN.com.FDA is issuing a public health advisory to warn parents of the serious andpotentially life threatening side effects of cold and cough medicine whenused to treat children under 6.

In 2007, the centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 1500 babies and toddlers were taken to emergency rooms for treatment of cold medicine side effects over a two-year period. There is good news - homeopathic medicine offers concerned parents a safe alternative free of side effects, allergic reactions, drug interactions, and unintentional overdose for less than the average co-pay for a doctor’s visit.

Homeopathic medicine offers a safe effective, and inexpensive alternative to treat colds in young children. Homeopathy is the second most widely used medicinal system in the world and it has been used safely and effectively for over 200 years. Unlike allopathic medicines, which suppress symptoms rather than curing, homeopathy supports the natural curative mechanisms within the body.

“The low cost of the medications and the rarity of adverse reactions make it (homeopathy) preferable, in most cases, to modern drugs. Furthermore, because the medicines are inexpensive, safe, and easy to use,individuals can learn to handle many common illnesses of the people.

PR Newswire.

 

 
Charges handed over
 

  The Government of Tamil Nadu appointed C.Soundararajan, Asst Registrar as Registrar in charge, in the place of C.Saiprasad, Registrar who retires from service. Dr.R.Gnanasambandam, President, TNHMC and the staffs thanked and felicitated the officials.


 
Health Mela
 

    The Health Mela organised by the Palakkad Assembly Constituency attracted a large number of patients at the medical camps in various disciplines held at the Parli high School recently. Around 1400 people availed check ups at the Allopathy , 400 at the ayurveda , 117 people at the homeopathy and 18 at the siddha camp.

   
   


 
CCH Members felicitated

    The Tamil Nadu Homoeopathy Federation offered felicitation to Dr.G.P,.Hahnemann, and G.Nirmal the newly elected members for the Central Council for Homoeopathy from Tamil Nadu. Dr.G.Bakthavatchalam, Dr.Thamarai selvan, Dr.R.Gnanasambandam,Dr..P.V.Venkataraman, Dr.G.Suresh,Dr.Rufus Nathaeniel and others participated. Dr.T.C.P.Nambiar and Dr .Rangasamy organized this program.