HOMOEOPATHY HISTORY,PRESENT TRENDS IN INDIA
The Central Council of Homoeopathy was constituted by the Government
under the provisions of the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, of
Parliament in 1973. The Council
enforces various education regulations to maintain uniform standards and
also maintains a Central Register of Homoeopaths.
The Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory was established in 1975 at Ghaziabad to workout standards and tests for homoeopathic drugs.
The National Institute of Homoeopathy was established on 1975 in Calcutta as an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India, as a model Institute in Homoeopathy in the country. The main objectives of the Institute are to develop high standard of teaching, training and research in all aspects of Homoeopathic System of Medicine. The Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) was established on 30th March,1978 to formulate, coordinate, develop and promote research in Homoeopathy. Research in Homoeopathy is encouraged through two routes, i.e., intramural and extramural routes. In the intramural route, the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy is the apex Research Council constituted by the Government, which functions through 33 units across the country. It carries out Fundamental & Collaborative Research, Clinical Research, Clinical Verification, Drug Proving Research, Drug Standardization, Survey of Medicinal Plants used in Homoeopathy and Documentation. At present 97 research projects have been completed. In the extramural route, the Government extends funds to other organizations/Institutions to carry out research in identified areas and these projects are assessed by Technical Evaluation Committee and finally approved by a Screening Committee headed by Secretary (AYUSH). At present there are 32 research projects continuing and 11 projects have been completed.
The Department of AYUSH,(Ayurveda,Yoga,Unani,Siddha,Homoeopathy) was established in 1995 in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Since then the AYUSH systems have developed significantly.
At present, there are 182 colleges imparting B.H.M.S. education and 2 exclusive Post Graduate (PG) colleges, 31 UG Colleges with upgraded Departments for Postgraduate pass training, 7 Postgraduate specialties, 35 Government institutions, about 13,000 graduates out every year. approximately 659 admission capacity per year in PG colleges and 40 Universities conducting UG/PG courses in India. The doctors are trained in clinical examinations, investigations, diagnosis, prognosis, and to prescribe homoeopathic medicines and also to refer patients to other disciplines whenever required. They also impart health care activities at Primary and Secondary health centers. The academic institutions are financially assisted by Central Government through a Centrally Sponsored Scheme called Development of Institutions to improve and maintain the standards. There are about 23 State Boards / Councils of Homoeopathy which have been established by State governments under Statutes which register persons possessing recognized medical qualifications. Registered Practitioners of Homoeopathy are 220858. The number of homoeopathic hospitals is 228 with a bed capacity of 11,099. The number of homoeopathic dispensaries is 5,770. There are 659 Manufacturing Units, Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory for drug quality control. Today, India is the biggest market for Homoeopathy due to its popularity and it is also exporting homoeopathic products to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Oman, Malaysia, Switzerland, USA, Mexico, UK, New Zealand and Nepal. Homeopathy is widely accepted around the world. In France 39% of Doctors recommend Homeopathic remedies, in Germany 20%, 42% in UK, 45% of Doctors use Homeopathy with their patients in Netherlands. In US a recent survey by the American Medical Association showed that about 14% of physicians refer patients to qualified Homeopaths.
Homoeopathy has a definite role to play in Indian health care system not only because its medicines are simple to administer but also because it is effective, safe and affordable. With the mounting price rise of the modern drugs and increasing incidence of adverse drug reactions people are using Homoeopathy and the homoeopathic institutions for the treatment of their ailments. The complexities of diseases are increasing all the time and new health problems are cropping up which are difficult to treat. In spite of concerted efforts Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, etc. remain major challenges. There is resurgence of interest in Homoeopathy all over the world.
According to WHO, Homoeopathy is the second leading system of medicine for primary health care in the world and it is covered by national health care systems in many countries including India.
The Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory was established in 1975 at Ghaziabad to workout standards and tests for homoeopathic drugs.
The National Institute of Homoeopathy was established on 1975 in Calcutta as an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India, as a model Institute in Homoeopathy in the country. The main objectives of the Institute are to develop high standard of teaching, training and research in all aspects of Homoeopathic System of Medicine. The Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) was established on 30th March,1978 to formulate, coordinate, develop and promote research in Homoeopathy. Research in Homoeopathy is encouraged through two routes, i.e., intramural and extramural routes. In the intramural route, the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy is the apex Research Council constituted by the Government, which functions through 33 units across the country. It carries out Fundamental & Collaborative Research, Clinical Research, Clinical Verification, Drug Proving Research, Drug Standardization, Survey of Medicinal Plants used in Homoeopathy and Documentation. At present 97 research projects have been completed. In the extramural route, the Government extends funds to other organizations/Institutions to carry out research in identified areas and these projects are assessed by Technical Evaluation Committee and finally approved by a Screening Committee headed by Secretary (AYUSH). At present there are 32 research projects continuing and 11 projects have been completed.
The Department of AYUSH,(Ayurveda,Yoga,Unani,Siddha,Homoeopathy) was established in 1995 in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Since then the AYUSH systems have developed significantly.
At present, there are 182 colleges imparting B.H.M.S. education and 2 exclusive Post Graduate (PG) colleges, 31 UG Colleges with upgraded Departments for Postgraduate pass training, 7 Postgraduate specialties, 35 Government institutions, about 13,000 graduates out every year. approximately 659 admission capacity per year in PG colleges and 40 Universities conducting UG/PG courses in India. The doctors are trained in clinical examinations, investigations, diagnosis, prognosis, and to prescribe homoeopathic medicines and also to refer patients to other disciplines whenever required. They also impart health care activities at Primary and Secondary health centers. The academic institutions are financially assisted by Central Government through a Centrally Sponsored Scheme called Development of Institutions to improve and maintain the standards. There are about 23 State Boards / Councils of Homoeopathy which have been established by State governments under Statutes which register persons possessing recognized medical qualifications. Registered Practitioners of Homoeopathy are 220858. The number of homoeopathic hospitals is 228 with a bed capacity of 11,099. The number of homoeopathic dispensaries is 5,770. There are 659 Manufacturing Units, Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory for drug quality control. Today, India is the biggest market for Homoeopathy due to its popularity and it is also exporting homoeopathic products to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Oman, Malaysia, Switzerland, USA, Mexico, UK, New Zealand and Nepal. Homeopathy is widely accepted around the world. In France 39% of Doctors recommend Homeopathic remedies, in Germany 20%, 42% in UK, 45% of Doctors use Homeopathy with their patients in Netherlands. In US a recent survey by the American Medical Association showed that about 14% of physicians refer patients to qualified Homeopaths.
Homoeopathy has a definite role to play in Indian health care system not only because its medicines are simple to administer but also because it is effective, safe and affordable. With the mounting price rise of the modern drugs and increasing incidence of adverse drug reactions people are using Homoeopathy and the homoeopathic institutions for the treatment of their ailments. The complexities of diseases are increasing all the time and new health problems are cropping up which are difficult to treat. In spite of concerted efforts Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, etc. remain major challenges. There is resurgence of interest in Homoeopathy all over the world.
According to WHO, Homoeopathy is the second leading system of medicine for primary health care in the world and it is covered by national health care systems in many countries including India.
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