Isha invites you for a national symposium on Integration of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy) in Public Health Initiatives to complement Primary Health Care on October 7 at PSG institute of medical sciences & research, Coimbatore.

1. presents
National Symposium on
Integration of AYUSH in Public Health
Initiatives to complement Primary Healthcare
Date :
Sunday, October 7th 2012
Venue :
PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore
Funded by
Indian Council of Medical Research
&
in association with
JSS College of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences
PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research
RVS Ayurveda College

2. Overview
The focus of this day-long symposium is to provide a forum for new
information and discussion about benefits of alternative systems of
healthcare with special emphasis on their role in enhancing Primary
Healthcare at the community level.
The program aims to
Ÿ Enrich knowledge about the benefits of alternative systems in
Primary Healthcare
Ÿ Foster exchange of ideas to promote integration of allopathic and
alternative healthcare systems.
Ÿ Explore the scope of increasing access, affordability and equity in
healthcare, and prevention and management of diseases at the
community level through an integrated approach.
Target Audience
This unique program is designed for academicians, students, healthcare
professionals, researchers, representatives of professional bodies,
NGOs, regularly authorities and civil society members from across the
country.

3. Symposium Agenda
Sunday, October 7th 2012
9.00 a.m Registration
10.00 a.m Inauguration and Keynote Address
10.30 a.m Plenary Session : Need of the hour – Integrated approach of
allopathic and alternative health systems
Dr.Arun Kumar B.N.Y.S. PGDWM
11.30 a.m – 1.00 p.m Panel Presentation : Women’s Healthcare
Dr.Mamta Naveen M.D.(Ayu)., Ph.D., Dip. Yoga,
Dr.Dhananjay Arankalle B.N.Y.S. FAN, Ph.D. Scholar,
Dr.Thenmozhi Priya Needhirajan DGO MRCOG,
Dr.Suresh M.D. (Siddha),
Dr.Manopriya M.S. (O & G)
Moderated By : Dr.S.Ramalingam
1.00 p.m Lunch Break
2.00 – 3.30 p.m Panel Presentation : Management of Respiratory Diseases
Dr.D.V elayutham M.D. (Siddha), Ph.D.,
Dr.Suhas Vinchurkar, B.N.Y.S. Ph.D.,
Dr.S.Senthil Kumarn M.D. (Hom), M.L.,
Dr.P.R.Krishnaprasad B.A.M.S.,
Dr.Gopinath Krishnamoo rthy M.S, (ENT)
Swami Pranaka M.B.B.S.
Moderated By : Dr.R. Meera
3.30 p.m Tea Break
3.45 – 4.3 p.m Paper Presentations by students
4.30 p.m Valedictory Session

4. Call for Abstracts
The organizing committee invites you to submit abstracts for paper
presentations in the symposium. The time frame for the presentation is
5 minutes. Each abstract must be within 300 words in the specified topic.
How alternative systems at community level can prevent diseases?
Please submit your abstract by September 25, 2012 to :
symposium.isha@gmail.com
Symposium Registration
The symposium is offered free of cost. Enrollment is limited on a first
come, first served basis. Only those who have registered will be allowed
to participate.
Note : Please make your own travel and accommodation arrangements.
The form must be returned to the below address not later than
September 25, 2012.
AYUSH Symposium
Isha Yoga Center, Velliangiri Foothills,
Semmedu Post, Coimbatore – 641 114.
Phone: 0422 2515345 | Email: symposium.isha@gmail.com.

5. National Symposium on
Integration of AYUSH in Public Health
Initiatives to complement Primary Healthcare
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