A first-of-its-kind institute on Unani medicine in the Northeast was inaugurated by Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in Silchar town of Assam on Sunday.
The Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM), spread over an area of 3.5 acres, was built at an investment of Rs 48 crore.
“The effectiveness of Ayush system of medicine in enhancing the quality of life of people is a proven fact and, which is why, we are working on a medical system, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the best of contemporary medicine can be supplemented with the traditional medicinal practices of Ayush,” Sonowal said.
Unani medicine has global acceptance and is practised across countries, he said.
Adding further, Sonowal said: “The core belief of the Unani medicine works on the principle that humans body has its own self-healing power which needs to be boosted. The major benefit of this medicine is that it addresses the prevention and treatment of diseases by using herbal remedies.”
A landmark moment!
Inaugurated the Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine under Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine in Silchar.
The state-of-the-art institute will play a vital role in the promotion of Unani medicine, providing huge benefits to the people. pic.twitter.com/HspagGpPhX
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) November 20, 2022
The RRIUM, besides providing a wide range of patient care services, will also focus on conducting scientific research on different aspects, fundamental and applied, of Unani medicine, and on diseases that are more prevalent in the Northeast, especially in Assam, officials said.
The centre is also equipped to screen patients with non-communicable diseases, they said.
The newly opened RRIUM will be conducting School Health Programme, Clinical Mobile Research Programme, Health camps and fairs to provide treatment to as many as possible.
This modern facility is also equipped with a modern Pathology Laboratory, Bio-Chemistry Laboratory, Radiology Unit and Quality Control Laboratory. A herbal garden with medicinal plant as well as potential survey are also planned to be developed in the near future.
