Ayurvedic doctors empowered to perform 58 types of surgeries, allopathic doctors incensed

New Delhi, 22 November 2020, Sunday

Ayurvedic doctors have been given the green signal by the Central Council of Indian Medicine to perform 58 types of surgeries.

However, the Indian Medical Association has vehemently opposed the decision, saying the decision was tantamount to an attempt by Ayurvedic doctors to enter the allopathy through the back door. Should be done.

According to the Indian Medical Association, the decision could have dire consequences.

The IMA has appealed to the government and warned its other members and doctors not to give any training to Ayurvedic doctors. In this way, every effort has to be made to avoid confusion of different treatment methods. Be allowed to grow.

However, according to the Central Council of Indian Medicine, Ayurveda doctors have been performing the surgery for 25 years. The notification only serves to validate it. , They will be specially trained for eye surgery.