Dharamshala, June 10
The Ayush Department is strengthening its healthcare services by placing greater emphasis on Panchakarma therapies and para-surgical procedures, while also updating yoga guidelines to improve patient care and treatment outcomes across Himachal Pradesh.
Dr. Indu Sharma, Deputy Director of the Ayush Department based in Dharamshala, who oversees Kangra, Chamba, Hamirpur, and Una districts, said para-surgical procedures are being promoted because they provide quicker relief to patients and can be highly effective in emergency situations.
She said therapies such as cupping therapy and Agni Mokshan therapy have already been extended to the village level. Discussions are underway with Ayush doctors to ensure they have the necessary equipment and resources to deliver these services effectively in rural areas.
According to Dr. Sharma, the department is also encouraging doctors working in rural Ayush institutions to perform these procedures more frequently, so that a larger number of patients can benefit from advanced treatment options closer to home.
“Para surgical procedures offer faster relief and can be highly beneficial for patients. This is why the department is focusing extensively on expanding these services,” she said.
In addition to clinical treatments, the department is updating its yoga guidance framework to help doctors provide more accurate recommendations to patients. The revised guidelines will assist practitioners in advising patients on appropriate yoga postures, the duration of practice, and the frequency of sessions based on individual health conditions.
Dr. Sharma added that although Ayush doctors are already trained in Panchakarma and other traditional treatment methods, a state-wide reorientation program has been conducted to retrain and update all doctors. The initiative aims to ensure that patients derive the maximum benefit from various Ayush treatment systems through improved knowledge and standardized practices.
The department believes that strengthening Panchakarma services, expanding para-surgical procedures, and enhancing yoga-based guidance will help improve healthcare accessibility and treatment effectiveness, particularly in rural areas.
