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Andhra Pradesh Lets Ayurvedic Doctors Do Surgeries, IMA Protests

Andhra Pradesh Lets Ayurvedic Doctors Do Surgeries, IMA Protests

The Andhra Pradesh government has given a thumbs up for Ayurvedic doctors to perform 58 types of surgeries, including cataract removal and cyst excision. This decision, announced by Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav, has the Indian Medical Association up in arms, claiming it could endanger patient safety without proper training!

Quick rundown

Andhra Pradesh allows Ayurvedic doctors to perform surgeries.
IMA opposes the move citing patient safety risks.
The policy aligns with Indian Medicine Central Council Regulations.
IMA warns against 'mixopathy' and diluted medical standards.
The Supreme Court is set to hear the case in January 2026.

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