Global Ayurveda Festival

Global Ayurveda Festival – GAF 2023 A Platform to Celebrate India’s Healing Wisdom – is being organized from 1st to 5th December at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

Dr. Vinita Deshmukh, Deputy Director, Integrated Cancer Treatment and Research Centre,Pune, provided insights into clinical trials assessing efficacy of Ayurvedic treatments for breast & oral cavity cancers at ICTRC and regarding clinical trials going on in the field of Ayurveda.

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Dr. Raghu A, Deputy Director General (Ayush) at the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in the Government of India, provided valuable insights into public health.

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Dr. Sinthia Sausa (Deputy Director, International Institute of Indic Studies, University of Latvia) discussed the intricate connection between diabetes, sleep disorders, and the pivotal role of Ayurveda in preventive measures during her presentation at #GAF2023.

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Dr. Mahesh Madhav Mathpati
(Research Associate- Trans-disciplinary University, Bengaluru, Visiting Scientist London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine)
talked about public health as per Ayurveda & said that maintenance of health is deep rooted in Ayurvedic practices.

[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

Dr. Sital Kajil Shreshta, General Secretary of SAARC, delivered a thought-provoking address during the International Seminar on Ethnoveterinary Science and Practices at #GAF2023 highlighting the profound impact of Ethnoveterinary medicine.

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Dr. K. Murali, Chief Editor, Centre for Textual Studies & Publications, AVS, Kottakkal during his discourse explored 'One Health' & shared that Ayurveda views months not just chronologically but intricately links them to the dynamic interplay of the plant and animal kingdoms.

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Prof. Thomas Rampp, Duisberg-Essen, Germany, addressed the critical issue of Antimicrobial Resistance during his discourse, highlighting the stark reality of AMR-related complications. To address that, he proposed that probiotics could offer a potential solution.

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Dr. Kiran Sarma, Ayurveda, Asst. Professor, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram, emphasized the pressing need to innovate alternative antimicrobial drugs & underscored that barring specific emergencies or critical situations, antibiotics should not be the default choice.

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Dr. Subarna Roy, Scientist (Dy Director) at the Indian Council of Medical Research, shed light on the ancient wisdom encapsulated in Rigveda, Atharvaveda, and Charak Samhita, emphasizing the profound understanding of microorganisms.
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[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

Dr. Shanthala Priyadarshini, Ayurveda Academic Chair at the University of Latvia, underscores the paramount importance of rejecting antibiotics as a pivotal lesson in the fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and also highlighted the role of Yagna.
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[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

Dr. Bipin Nair, Dean, Life Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, talked about varied research areas in Antimicrobial Resistance during the GAF plenary session. His insights gave a multifaceted exploration, addressing crucial aspects of combating these microscopic adversaries.

[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal is actively engaged in multifaceted activities to promote Ayurveda on a global scale. With an extensive range of approximately 600 products, they are dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment services.
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[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

C. Devidas Varier, MD at Arya Vaidya Pharmacy (AVP), Coimbatore, provided an insightful walkthrough at the National Arogya Expo, showcasing the comprehensive range of products from AVP that encapsulate every facet of Ayurveda.
#GAF2023 #GlobalAyurvedaDay

[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

Arya Vaidya Pharmacy (AVP), at the National Arogya Fair GAF 2023, is propagating evidence-based Ayurveda globally. Noteworthy for its commitment to the globalization of Ayurveda, AVP extends its influence through products, high-end research, services, and educational initiatives.

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Dr. Pooja Sabharwal, Assistant Professor at Chaudhary Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan discussed innovative pathways within Ayurveda field that empower individuals to make informed decisions at #GAF2023, during the plenary session on 'Experience & Research during Pandemic'.

[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

Dr. Somit Kumar, CSO & Director at Arya Vaidya Pharmacy Research Foundation shared groundbreaking studies conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic during the plenary session on “Experience & Research during Pandemic" at GAF 2023.

[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

During the plenary session on 'Experience & Research during Pandemic' at #GAF2023, Dr. Ashwath Rao, MBBS, MS articulated the remarkable efficacy of Ayurveda not only in COVID-19 recovery but also as a formidable ally in addressing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

Somatheeram Ayurveda Group sets an example of the unwavering commitment to practice of Ayurveda at the National Arogya Expo, GAF 2023. Its Ayurveda Hospitals integrate the wisdom of this ancient practice, contributing significantly to the success of this field.

[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

Glimpses of institutes at the National Arogya Expo, #GAF2023, showcasing the strengths of Indian Traditional Medicine Systems, the groundbreaking research and development efforts in this sector, and creating awareness about remedies available in Ayush.

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[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

The Ministry of Ayush has been honored with the 'Award of Excellence' for organizing diverse activities at the Ayush Pavilion during the National Arogya Fair, held as part of the 5th #GlobalAyurvedaFestival 2023.

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