Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Feb 11: World Unani Day was celebrated with fervor and enthusiasm by Directorate of Ayush J&K at SKICC, here today.
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A function was organized at SKICC Srinagar wherein Bhupinder Kumar (Secretary, Health & Medical Education, J&K) was the chief guest of the event. Dr Masood Tanveer (Principal, Government Unani Medical College Ganderbal) and Director Health Services Kashmir Dr Mushtaq Ahmed Rather participated in the function as guest of honour and special guest, respectively. The theme of World Unani Day this year is “Unani Medicine for Public Health”.
Speaking on the occasion, Bhupinder Kumar said that Unani is perceived as one of the most ancient and well documented system of medicine equally relevant in modern times and its holistic approach whether for healthy individuals or for diseased ones remains unparalleled. Prevention of disease and promotion of health is the main aim of Unani, he asserted.
He said that the Unani with divine healing properties can become a world leader in providing alternate health care to the people. He stressed on management of diseases and restoration of healthy lifestyle which provides preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative healthcare with holistic approach based on Unani System of Medicine.
Director AYUSH J&K Dr Mohan Singh, while speaking on the occasion, stressed on reducing the burden of disease and related morbidity and mortality by utilizing the potential of Unani and exploring the potential of Unani to contribute towards National Health Policy and National Health programmes.
He further added that the Unani System of Medicine integrates both external environment like seasons, air purity, food and drinks, as well as internal environment i.e. movement and rest, sleep and wakefulness, evacuation and retention etc.
Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Parray, District Nodal officer Ayush, Pulwama, gave key note address on the theme “Unani Medicine in Public Health”.
Deputy Director, Ayush Kashmir, Accounts Officer Directorate of Ayush, J&K, District Ayush officers, Kashmir Division, Assistant Director Unani, Retired senior Unani doctors/renowned Unani practitioners and Ayush Medical as well as Paramedical staff participated in the event.
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