With thanks to the Sri Lanka Daily Mirror 20.8.2011:

Homeopathy doctors should posses qualifications obtained from a local university or any other recognized institute approved by the UGC or qualifications obtained from foreign institutions approved by the Medical Council of the relevant country, according to a new Homeopathy Act.

The Cabinet has given approval for the new Homeopathy Act to replace the existing one to improve the Homeopathy medicine system. With the new Act a Homeopathy Medical College is expected to be established with the consent of the University Grants Commission. This new Act will stipulate the establishment of a Homeopathy Medical Council, regularization of the Registration of Homeopathy Centres and registration of Homeopathy pharmacists.

The monitoring and administering process of the Homeopathy profession will be assigned to the Homeopathy Medical Council to be established under the new Act. Studies, Research and Development activities of Homeopathy and the production, imports, sale and distribution of Homeopathy drugs and Monitoring and controlling of Homeopathy Medical Institutes will also come under the purview of the proposed Council.

Under the changes to be introduced the Ministry of Indigenous medicine expects to promote Homeopathy by providing qualified doctors, ensuring their services to the patients and providing of standard drugs.

The Homeopathy Medical Council will also arrange to streamline the registration of the Homeopathy Doctors and the pharmacists to avoid the engagement of unqualified doctors and pharmacists in Homeopathy treatments.

With thanks to Lawetal.news Delhi 5.8.11: Union to frame guidelines on reimbursement of expense on Ayurvedic treatment 05.08.2011 | 11:07 New Delhi Garima Tyagi 

India may be famous worldwide for Ayurveda but the defence forces would not recognise its healing powers. The result – defence forces would not reimburse defence personnel for availing such treatment. This became an issue in a petition filed before the High Court of Delhi recently.

The division bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Sanjiv Khanna hearing the petition, directed the Centre to frame guidelines for compensation to defence personnel who wished to avail treatment under Ayurvedic or Homeopathic system of medicine.

The court also directed the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to frame guidelines relating to medical treatment and reimbursement within three months in consultation with the heads of all three defence forces.

Petitioner Rajesh Srivastava, a social worker filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) before Delhi High Court seeking such directions. Advocate Arjun Harkauli appearing for petitioner pointed out a case of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, where an NSG commando injured seriously and is now on medical advise to get Ayurvedic treatment for his survival, but defence force denied monthly reimbursement of Rs. 4000 for his Ayurvedic treatment.

The petition stated, “The national policy on Indian System of Medicine and Homeopathy 2002 recognized the alternative medicines which are helpful for certain diseases but the defence forces refuse reimbursement for the treatment of any personnel through such alternative therapies.”

The petition also submitted that it is arbitrary that while the central government promotes Ayurveda, Siddha and Homeopathy as legitimate form of medicine, the defence forces do not recognise such systems of medicine despite its proven curative capacity and scientific basis.

Homeopathic Remedies Finally Available in Slovenia. Ljubljana, 12 April (STA)

The first homeopathic remedies are expected to be available in Slovenia this week as the National Agency for Medicinal Products and Medical Devices approved them on 30 March.

Slovenian pharmacies have been preparing for their arrival for years, with more than 300 chemists having completed training in homeopathy. Read the rest of this entry »

With thanks to The University of Queensland web pages 28.2.11:

However, healthcare professionals need evidence-based information about its use, according to The University of Queensland’s Jon Adams, lead author of a review published in the latest Journal of Advanced Nursing.

Associate Professor Jon Adams is also Executive Director of the Network of Researchers in the Public Health of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NORPHCAM).

He said the review also showed there was a need for greater respect and cooperation between conventional and alternative practitioners, and improved communication with patients about the growing use of CAM.

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Pratisaad: A Marathi Film “Homeopathy a Revolution” – an Interview with Dr. Amarsinha Nikam:

A movie which is the true representation of influence and power of Homoeopathy. ‘Pratisaad’ as the name suggests is a mild & gentle response same as the process of Homoeopathy – a harmless and non-violent treatment.

It is based on the true story of Amarsinha Nikam’s life depicting how much ups & downs he has faced in his life and how he dedicated his entire life for the advancement of Homeopathy and helps ease the sufferings of patients. Read the rest of this entry »

With thanks to The Cuban News Agency 18.2.2011:

HAVANA, Cuba, Feb 17 (acn) Cuba and India could increase scientific cooperation as a result of the meetings that the director of the Havana-based Finlay Institute, Dr. Concepcion Campa, has held in New Delhi with representatives from different scientific and biotechnological sectors, Prensa Latina news agency reports.

During her visit to the Indian Central Council for Research in Homeopathy (CCRH), the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy, and the Ayurvedic Research Center, both parts talked about strengthening and expanding the use of natural medicine in Cuba.

During an interactive meeting organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India, Concepcion Campa spoke of Cuba’s achievements in the filed of vaccines, mostly produced by the Finlay Institute, to representatives from several Indian enterprises from the biotechnology sector.

Concepcion Campa referred to Cuba’s wide immunization program, which has contributed to reducing infant mortality rate to 4.5 per one thousand live births.

Concepcion Campa also talked about the difficulties Cuba faces in the field of biotechnology due to the US economic blockade imposed against Cuba for more than 50 years.

According to a press release by the Cuban embassy in India, the Cuban doctor traveled to New Delhi in response to an invitation from the Indian Council of Medical Research of the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

During her stay, she will also meet with local political leaders.

On 17 May 2009 the Swiss people voted in favour of a constitutional article for complementary medicine in a national vote. 67 percent of voters supported the new constitutional article.

Switzerland is the first country in Europe to set out in the constitution, authority for the state and constituent states (cantons) to take complementary medicine into consideration in the public health service. Over the last few years complementary medicine has been politically marginalized in Switzerland.

Therefore, the complementary medicine sector, including doctors, therapists, manufacturers and specialized traders, together launched and brought about a national popular initiative. Read the rest of this entry »

With thanks to Bloomberg Business Week 28.12.2010:

The American Medical College of Homeopathy will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City’s Times Square, and in honor of the occasion, Sonny Cave, Vice Chair of the American Medical College of Homeopathy, will ring the NASDAQ Closing Bell on 29.12.2010.

The American Medical College of Homeopathy (AMCH) serves as a general clearing house for information about homeopathic medicine. AMCH provides introductory talks to the public, publishes several newsletters, and houses a homeopathic library that is open to the public.