It is well accepted that acute diseases, especially life-threatening conditions or severe infections, allopathic medicine is generally more effective due to its quick action and scientific evidence base.
According to experiences of thousands of years of Indian society, Ayurveda can be beneficial for supportive care and long-term health, focusing on holistic well-being and natural remedies that may take longer to show results.
It is proven that a complementary approach, where both systems are used together (integrative medicine), can sometimes offer the best of both worlds, providing quick relief along with long-term health benefits.
Ultimately, the choice between Ayurveda and allopathic medicine should depend on the specific condition, the urgency of the treatment required, and the patient’s preference. It’s always advisable to consult healthcare professionals who are well-versed in both systems to make informed decisions.
Considering the facts above, people are now interested to opt the Ayush Treatment, i.e Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani , Siddhai etc. ECHS has also introduced the Ayush system but some controversies raised in this regard.
Central Organisation ECHS
Adjutant Generals Branch
Integrated Headquarters
Ministry of Defence (Army)
Thimayya Marg, Near Gopinath Circle
Delhi Conti -110010
B/49769/AG/ECHS 16 Aug 2024
All Regional Centre
POLICY ON TREAMENT OF ECHS BENEFICIARIES UNDER AYUSH
1. Please refer CO ECHS letter No B/49769/AG/ECHS/Med/Policy dt 04 Sep 2018.
2. Treatment under Ayush system was authorized as per this HQ letter No under ref at para 1. As per this letter treatment was authorized only in Govt Ayush Hosp/ Clinics/ Centres.
3. It is intimated that treatment of private Ayush Hosp is not yet authorized, case for which is under process with MoD. Pending due approval of new policy and all guidelines of old Ayush treatment policy will continue to be followed in letter and spirit.
4. Hence there will not be any referral or prior sanction to be given for treatment at
private hosp (emp or non emp) and treatment at only Govt Ayush Hosp/Clinic/ Centre is authorized. The reimbursement of hospital or individual bill post dated 15 Aug 2024 will not be acceptable.
5. This has the approval of MD EC
for Dir ECHS
Considering the instructions above, beneficiaries, who are interested in Ayush treatment, may raise their voice to re-instate the provision of Ayush medical facility in under ECHS empanelled hospitals.
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