NONGPOH:
The University Hospital of Ayurveda & Naturopathy (UHAN), North East’s premier multi-specialty Ayurvedic Hospital was officially inaugurated, on August 24, at the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) campus by Health Minister Dr Ampareen Lyngdoh.
The 100-bed Ayurvedic hospital is open at the USTM campus where inter-disciplinary health research and central instrumentation facility are already available and functioning.
Addressing the gathering, Lyngdoh said, “UHAN is just unbelievable. The kind of infrastructure and facilities it is offering is awesome. The USTM is a one-stop educational village, an institution with a difference. I am humbled to learn that Ayurveda and Naturopathy are branches of knowledge that are gaining popularity more and more.”
Appreciating the growth of USTM, she said, “Knowledge cannot be bought, it is inculcated, it is nurtured. I assure you that the government will give full support to establish the upcoming PA Sangma International Medical College and Hospital at USTM campus.”
Speaking on the occasion, Mahbubul Hoque, Chancellor of USTM said, “In the near future, before 2030, all healthcare divisions – Allopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy, along with research will exist in the USTM campus.”
UHAN provides advanced diagnostic services and classical Panchakarma treatments with a dedicated, dynamic, and competent team of experienced Ayurvedic doctors and paramedical staff. With accident and emergency care, IPD, and OPD, the hospital offers a wide range of treatments and therapies. These include herbal remedies, massage, yoga, meditation, and dietary changes. The hospital is particularly effective in treating chronic conditions such as arthritis, asthma, and digestive disorders. It also offers treatments for stress, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. It is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and the practitioners are highly trained and experienced in the field of Ayurveda.