AIIA Goa Inaugurates Special Healthcare Services for the Benefit of Patients on International Women’s Day
AIIA Goa Inaugurates Special Healthcare Services for the Benefit of Patients on International Women’s Day
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New Facilities at AIIA Goa Will Enhance Patient Care and Expand Access to Specialized Ayurvedic Treatments: Chief Minister Shri Pramod Sawant
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On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa inaugurated several special healthcare facilities aimed at strengthening patient care and expanding specialized Ayurvedic services.
The facilities were inaugurated by Shri Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa, in the presence of Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India; Shri Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush; Prof. (Vd.) P. K. Prajapati, Director (AIIA; Prof. (Dr.) Sujata Kadam, Dean, AIIA Goa; and other senior faculty members of the institute.
The newly inaugurated facilities aim to enhance healthcare accessibility and provide advanced Ayurvedic treatment services to patients.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said, “It is a matter of pride that as many as 50% of the 100 undergraduate seats at AIIA are reserved for Goan students. AIIA Goa is committed to promoting traditional systems of medicine alongside modern healthcare. The inauguration of these facilities at AIIA Goa will significantly enhance patient care and expand access to specialized Ayurvedic treatments for the people.”
The Chief Minister also announced the expansion of the AIIA Goa campus for the establishment of a Cancer Research Centre, Central Research Laboratories, Pharmacy, and other advanced facilities. For this purpose, he assured the allotment of an additional 50 acres of land to AIIA Goa.
Addressing the gathering, Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (IC), Ministry of Ayush, emphasized the Government of India’s vision of expanding the reach of Ayurveda and said, “Under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Ayush is continuously working to strengthen Ayurveda infrastructure across the country. The new facilities at AIIA Goa will further support holistic healthcare delivery and benefit patients through integrative treatment approaches.”
Vd. Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, highlighted the growing global recognition of Ayurveda and said, “AIIA has been playing a pivotal role in strengthening Ayurveda education, research, and patient care. The addition of these facilities at AIIA Goa will further enhance the institute’s capacity to deliver specialized healthcare services while promoting evidence-based Ayurveda and integrative medicine.”
Prof. (Vd.) P. K. Prajapati, Director (AIIA, also highlighted the significance of the new facilities and stated, “The inauguration of these specialized units at AIIA Goa marks an important step in strengthening patient-centered Ayurvedic healthcare services. These facilities will enable us to provide comprehensive treatment, promote preventive healthcare practices, and enhance the quality of services available to patients.”
Prof. (Dr.) Sujata Kadam, Dean, AIIA Goa, emphasized the academic and clinical significance of the newly inaugurated units and stated, “The addition of these specialized facilities will significantly strengthen clinical training, research, and patient care at AIIA Goa. By integrating advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services with the principles of Ayurveda, we aim to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions and enrich the learning experience of our students and scholars.”
The newly inaugurated units include:
• Sushruta OT Complex – A modern surgical facility designed to strengthen Ayurvedic surgical procedures and enhance patient care.
• Physiotherapy Unit – Equipped to provide rehabilitation and therapeutic services for patients requiring physical therapy and recovery support.
• Kaumarbhritya Panchakarma Unit – A specialized unit dedicated to Panchakarma therapies for children, promoting holistic pediatric healthcare through Ayurveda.
• Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Unit – Established to facilitate assessment and management of bone health, aiding in the early detection and prevention of osteoporosis and related conditions.
These initiatives reflect AIIA’s continued commitment to strengthening patient services through integrative and evidence-based Ayurvedic healthcare. The institute aims to provide accessible, high-quality treatment while promoting preventive and holistic healthcare practices.
The inauguration of these facilities marks another significant step towards strengthening healthcare infrastructure and expanding the scope of Ayurveda-based treatment services for the benefit of society.
