Panaji, Union Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge) Shripad Naik has said that Ayurveda, Yoga and other systems will be greatly helpful for the entire world in dealing with Post Covid difficulties.
In a series of tweets, Mr Naik said,”Ayurveda has been included in the National treatment protocol jointly launched by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of AYUSH. India is not only taking effective measures to prevent and treat this disease in the national context, but is also a strong supporter of joining international efforts. I am sure that Ayurveda, Yoga and other systems will be greatly helpful for the entire world in dealing with Post Covid difficulties.”
”Ayurveda and other Traditional systems of medicines by virtue of its holistic approach towards health & disease and cost effectiveness have an edge in dealing with health problems with primary prevention of disease. These systems also have solutions for combating the psychological and emotional problems arising after the pandemic,” he said.
Stating that the profound impact of the pandemic would lead to fundamental changes in society and health care system, the union minister said, a new model of healthcare delivery with more emphasis on preventive measures was needed for effectively countering such crisis in future, he said after delivering address at the Global Web Conference on ‘Post Covid -19 Era – Health & Humanity Impact on Human & Societies’.