September 22, 2026

Electro-Homeopathy Now Subject to Kerala Medical Laws

The Kerala High Court has ruled that Electro-Homeopathy is a regulated system of medical practice and falls within the scope of Kerala’s medical regulatory framework. In a judgment delivered on June 17, 2026, a Division Bench comprising Dr. A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Preeta A.K. allowed a writ appeal filed by the Travancore-Cochin Medical Council, overturning […]

Ayush Ministry, WHO Expand Global Traditional Medicine

The Ministry of Ayush has significantly strengthened global footprint of traditional medicine systems in India. The ministry signed 25 bilateral MoUs with partner countries to enhance international cooperation in traditional and homoeopathic medicine. Additionally, 15 MoUs were inked with foreign institutes to establish Ayush Academic Chairs, and 52 institute-to-institute

NCISM Announces NExT for AYUSH Students, Exam in March 2027

The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has announced that the National Exit Test (NExT) has been made applicable to AYUSH students admitted from the academic year 2021–22 onwards, with the examination tentatively planned for March 2027. The decision was taken following deliberations in the NCISM meeting held in October and subsequent approval […]

More Health Insurance Users Shift to AYUSH Care

Health insurance policyholders across India are increasingly opting for AYUSH coverage, leading to a marked rise in demand for insurance support for traditional treatment streams. This shift follows the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India’s (IRDAI) directive that equates AYUSH systems with allopathic care for insurance coverage. The change has