Siddha Nodal Officer Appointed Under Kerala Government

On 19th September a meeting was organised by Hon, Health  Minister, in his chamber to address the problems facing by Siddha system of medicine in the state of Kerala. Representatives of  various associations and senior siddha physicians were participated In the meeting. The major demand of siddha community was a specific post in Government for dealing with all the things regarding siddha, As a result of the meeting, Government had given charges of a Nodal Officer- siddha to  Dr. Jalarani, Senior Medical Officer of Govt. siddha Hospital, Vallakkadavu, Thiruvananthapuram. This decision is a first and foremost thing in the history of Kerala Government. The whole siddha community is thankful to Government for this decision.

SIDDHAMRITHAM 2 CONDUCTED

SIDDHAMRITHAM 2

The most successful CME program organised by Siddha Graduates Medical Association (SIGMA) conducted at Hotal Paulson Park, Eranakulam on 15th November 2015. The inaugural was presided by Dr.T.T.Krishnakumar, Joint Director, Indian systems of Medicine Dept, Govt. of Keral. Welcome speech delivered by Dr.Shabel.P.V, Secretary, SiGMA. The CME inagurated by Sri.Dineshmani, State committee Member, CPI(M) also former Mayor Cochin Corporation and former MLA.

Four sessions were conducted successfully by Dr.K.Gopakumar, Shri.Balakrishnan Vaidyar, Dr.Sathyarajeswaran and Swami Padmanabha respectively.

About hundreds of Siddha and Ayurveda Doctors across country participated in the CME.

Links
1. www.sigmaindia.co.in

CCIM REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON EDUCATIONAL REFORMS

Central Council of Indian Medicine(CCIM) conducted a regional workshop on Educational reforms in siddha at National Institute of Siddha, Chennai on 20th and 21st of October 2015.

The Central Council of Indian Medicine is the statutory body constituted under the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970 vide gazette notification extraordinary part (ii) section 3(ii) dated 10.8.71. Since its establishment in 1971, the Central Council has been framing on and implementing various regulations including the Curricula and Syllabii in Indian Systems of Medicine viz. Ayurved, Siddha and Unani Tibb at Under-graduate and Post-graduate level. The Sowa Rigpa System of Medicine is included in the Central Council of Indian Medicine from the year 2012 as per Gazette Notification No. 2345 dated 16.12.2011. Now, all the Colleges of Indian Systems of Medicine are affiliated to various Universities in the Country. These Colleges are following the minimum standards of education and Curricula and Syllabii, prescribed by Central Council.

The president, CCIM, Dr. (Smt.) Vanitha Murali kumar chaired the workshop. Members of CCIM from siddha side participated. Director in-charge of National institute of Siddha, Principals and professors from different siddha medical colleges across India, representatives of different siddha associations/NGO's, and eminent personalities from siddha system of medicine are also participated.

Links

1. CCIM official webpage 

SIDDHAMRITHAM 2

Siddha Graduates Medical Association will conduct its most successful and information packed Continuing Medical Education (CME) program Siddhamritham in second time as Siddhamritham 2. The event is on 15th November 2015 Sunday.The venue is Paulson Park Holet, South Junction, Eranakulam. The sessions details are as follows

DETAILS OF SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS

Session 1  (9am to 11am)
'EVIDENCE BASED LINE OF TREATMENT FOR THYROID DYSFUNCTION & DIABETES MELLITUS IN SIDDHA'
Dr. Sathyarajeswaran
(Central Research Institute of Siddha, Chennai)  

Session 2 (11am to 12.30pm)
'TRADITIONAL HOME REMEDIES & SPECIAL DIET FOR CHRONIC DISEASES'
Sri. Balakrishnan
(Traditional Ayurveda Physician)

Session 3  (1.30pm to 3pm)
'MANAGEMENT OF BONE RELATED DISORDERS OF WRIST & ANKLE' (Practical)
Dr. Gopakumar
(Former Asst.Director, Central Research Institute of Siddha)

Session 4  (3pm to 5pm)
'HIGHLY EFFECTIVE SIDDHA PREPARATIONS FOR THYROID DYSFUNCTIONS & DIABETES MELLITUS'
Swami Padmanabha
(Traditional Siddha Physician)

Only 80 seats available. Pre register your seats, Fee (Inc tea/snacks,Lunch)

Students 250
Doctors   450

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For Registration Visit

http://sigmaindia.co.in/SIDDHAMRITHAM-2/

Book Review External Therapies of Siddha Medicine

External Therapies of Siddha Medicines

This book is a comprehensive guide for external therapies in siddha system of medicine written by Dr.T.Thirunarayanan and Dr.R.Sudha. It is published by center for traditional medicine and research (CTMR), Chennai, with the financial support of Dept. of AYUSH, Govt.of India.

The book contains following topics

1. significance of external therapies

2. Topical Applications

3. Heat Therapy

4. Ophthalmic Application

5. Nasal Application
6. Medicated Water and Douch
7. Surgical Procedures
8. Bone Setting
9. Blood Letting
10.Physical Therapies
11. External Therapies for prevention of Disease and Promotion of Health.

While saying about the authors the CTMR is an unavoidable thing. Dr.T.Thirunarayanan is the present secretary of the organisation. Center for Traditional Medicine and Research (CTMR) is a 'not for profit organiszation' operational since 2000 with the objectives of mainstreaming traditional medicine in the area of public health, creation of awareness, capacity building by way of training, developing cost effective traditional medicine with natural resources and promotion of research in traditional medicine including cultivation and conservation of medicinal plants. The NGO works closely with different govt. departments, other institutions and organisations for the above cause. CTMR also runs a charitable siddha clinic for the urban slums particularly in costal regions of Tamilnadu.

links

1. CTMR official Blog

Siddha CMESiddhamritham 1

Siddha Graduates Medical Association (SiGMA) conducted continuing medical education program on Siddha. National Health mission, State Program manager Dr. G.S.Balachandran Nair inaugurated the program. Dr. Haridas, State Program Mnager, National AYUSH Mission, Dr.T.Thirunarayanan, Dr.V.B.Vijayakumar and Swami Padmanabha were the dignitaries in the dais. SiGMA president, Dr.Vivek Andrews delivered the welcome speech and Secretary Dr.Shabel.P.V delivered vote of thanks.

The Classes were taken by Dr.T.Thirunarayanan, Secretary, CTMR (Center for Traditional Medicine and Research), Swami Padmanabha and Mr.Narayanan on External Therapies of Siddha, Pashana Medicine preparation and Panchapakshi sasthram respectively.

The Inauguration  of SiGMA official website www.sigmaindia.co.in  also done in the function.



Links
www.sigmaindia.co.in

Special Meeting Held for Siddha at Hon.Health Ministers Chamber

19th September 2015

A special meeting was conducted at the Official Chamber of Ho. Minister for Health and Family Welfare (Including AYUSH) of Kerala today. The meeting was organised for addressing the issues facing siddha fraternity in Kerala. A combined front of siddha doctors represented 11 most important needs of Kerala siddha fraternity.

The officials present in the meeting were Shri. G. Suresh Kumar, Private Secretary to Minister for Health, Shri. M. Ravikumar, Additional Private Secretary to Minister for Health Dr. Anitha Jacob, Director, Indian Systems of Medicine, Dr. T.Sivadas, Director Ayurveda Medical Education, Dr.G.S.Balachandran Nair, State Program manager, National AYUSH Mission (NAM), Dr.P.Haridas, State Program manager, National AYUSH Mission (NAM), Dr. Gopinadan, Joint Director, Indian Systems Of Medicine, Dr.R.B.RemaKumari,DMO-ISM, Thiruvananthapuram and Aadaraneeya Swami Gururethnam Njana Thapaswi, Organising Secretary, Santhigiri Asram. Aadaraneeya Swami Gururethnam Njana Thapaswi, of Santhigiri Asram had a great role in arranging this meeting. All the issues raised by siddha doctors addressed in the meeting and consolidated to present before Hon. Minister. The siddha community were represented by Dr. Vivek Andrews, Dr.Shabel.P.V, Dr.Prakash.S.L, Dr.Shiji.P, Dr,Salini Krishna of Siddha Graduates Medical Association(SiGMA) Dr.Ansari and Dr.Abil Mohan of Siddha medical Association (SIMAI), Dr.Vijayakumar, CCIM Member, Dr.P.Hariharan,Vice Principal, Santhigiri Siddha Medical College, Dr.Jalarani, SMO,Govt.Siddha Hospital, Vallakkadavu and office bearers of PTA.

AYUSH Department in Kerala

AYUSH department is inaugurating in Kerala by chief Minister of Kerala on 5th August 4 pm.

Write up on Mathrubhoomi daily by Health and Family Welfare minister, Kerala.

NATIONAL HEALTH MISSION SIDDHA DISPENSARIES IN KERALA STATE

NHM(National Health Mission) SIDDHA DISPENSARIES IN KERALA STATE
SL. NO	PLACE	DISTRICT
1	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY ARUVIKKARA	TRIVANDRUM
2	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY NANNIYODE	TRIVANDRUM
3	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY PARASSALA	TRIVANDRUM
4	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY KANJIRAMKULAM	TRIVANDRUM
5	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY MANGALAPURAM	TRIVANDRUM
6	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY PERINGAMALA	TRIVANDRUM
7	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY POTHENCODE	TRIVANDRUM
8	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY MADAVUR	TRIVANDRUM
9	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY VETTUR	TRIVANDRUM
10	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY KULATHUR	TRIVANDRUM
11	AYUSH HOLISTIC CENTER POONTHURA	TRIVANDRUM
12	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY KOTTARAKARA	KOLLAM
13	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY CHAVARA THEKKUMBHAGAM	KOLLAM
14	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY KALLUVATHUKKAL	KOLLAM
15	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY THURAVUR	ALAPPUZHA
16	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY PERUMBALAM	ALAPPUZHA
17	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY VELIYANADU	ALAPPUZHA
18	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY VAYALAR	ALAPPUZHA
19	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY RAMANKARI	ALAPPUZHA
20	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY VANDIPPERIYAR	IDUKKI
21	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY MANAKKADU	IDIKKI
22	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY KUMILY	IDUKKI
23	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY VALANCHERRY	MALAPPURAM
24	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY MANKADA	MALAPPURAM
25	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY CHERAI	ERANAKULAM
26	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY KIZHAKOTH	KOZHIKOD
27	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY KOTTIYUR	KANNUR
28	NHM  SIDDHA DISPENSARY PALLIKARE	KASARGOD

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GOVERNMENT SIDDHA INSTITUTIONS IN KERALA

This is the list of Government siddha Institutions in Kerala State. All these institutions comes under the administrative control of Directorate of Indian Systems of Medicine under Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Kerala.

GOVERNMENT SIDDHA INSTITUIONS IN KERALA STATE
SL. NO	PLACE	DISTRICT
1	GOVT.SIDDHA HOSPITAL VALLAKADAVU	TRIVANDRUM
2	GOVT. SIDDHA DISPENSARY AVANAVANCHERRY	TRIVANDRUM
3	SIDDHA WING GOVT. AYURVEDA HOSPITAL Neyyattinkara	TRIVANDRUM
4	GOVT. SIDDHA DISPENSARY THEVALAKKARA	KOLLAM
5	GOVT. SIDDHA DISPENSARY MANNANCHERRY	ALAPPUZHA
6	GOVT. SIDDHA DISPENSARY PALLIVASAL	IDUKKI
7	SIDDHA WING GOVT. DISTRICT AYURVEDA HOSPITAL THODUPUZHA	IDUKKI
8	GOVT. SIDDHA DISPENSARY ELAMKULAM	MALAPPURAM
9	GOVT. SIDDHA DISPENSARY MANKARA	PALAKKAD

Important Contact Numbers

1. Health Minister : Phone : 0471-2327574       Mob : +919496266600

2. Secretary, Dept.of Health and Family Welfare : Ph-0471-2327865, 2518255   Mob: +919495511200

3. Secretary, Ayurveda,siddha and Homoeo : Ph-0471-2327994, 2517310   Mob: +919447912200

4. Director, Indian Systems Of Medicine : 0471 2322620

Important Email Address

1. Health Minister : minister-health@kerala.gov.in

2. Secretary, Dept.of Health and Family Welfare :secy.hlth@kerala.gov.in

3. Director, Indian Systems Of Medicine : directorism@yahoo.com

Important Web Links

1. Department of Health and Family Welfare : http://www.kerala.gov.in

2. Indian Systems Of Medicine Dept : www.ism.kerala.gov.in/