Context:
The Government of India has adopted a strategy of Co-location of Ayush facilities at Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs) and District Hospitals (DHs), thus enabling the choice to the patients for different systems of medicines under a single window.
National AYUSH Mission (NAM)
- Launch Date
- 2014
- Ministry:
- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare: Engagement of Ayush doctors/paramedics and their training
- The Ministry of Ayush: provides support for Ayush infrastructure, equipment/furniture, and medicines.
- Aims and Objectives
- Improving AYUSH healthcare services nationwide.
- Establish a holistic wellness model through AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres.
- Provide informed choice to the public through co-location of AYUSH facilities at PHCs, CHCs, and DHs.