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India trusts Ayurveda and yet its benefits are not reaching common people

December 21, 2022

A med-tech start-up in Ayurveda is changing this and gaining popularity in India

Ayurveda and its benefits, till now, have been restricted to the solutions which are available Over the Counter (OTC). These are largely driven by the products of big Ayurvedic Medicine companies which use heavy promotions for their products to create awareness & pull. However, in the absence of detailed consultations, patients are not being diagnosed properly and hence are bereft of the true benefits of this ancient medical science.

Dr. Rajesh Singh, a veteran Ayurveda practitioner for more than 50 years, emphasize on the effectiveness of Ayurveda – “Contrary to the popular belief, Ayurveda is very effective in treating chronic as well as life threatening diseases. However, this is possible only under the guidance of the right doctor. The patient needs to timely consult the right doctor and complete the treatment. Apart from medication, counselling for Aahar, Vihaar and Aachar is also included as a part of consultation. Yoga and Panchakarma work as catalyst to expedite recovery. Just taking medicine is not enough for complete treatment.”

We have spoken to other Ayurveda experts who believe that the main problem in Ayurveda adoption is Awareness & Knowledge. ‘People are not aware of the right doctor. Several quacks have tarnished this great science’ is the regular qualm.

A new med-tech start-up is trying to change this. SUSHAIN, sushainclinic.com, has been started to act as a one stop all solution platform for Ayurvedic treatments. It provides access to 300+ certified Ayurvedic specialists of different ailments. Apart from consultation, the platform facilitates Diet counselling, Yoga training and Panchkarma. Users can buy genuine Ayurvedic medicines Online at attractive rates from the website.

What is Sushain: “SU” + “SHAIN” = Good + Doctor. The vision of SUSHAIN to empower Ayurveda with Technology and arm it with the knowledge of hundreds of qualified and experienced practitioners of Ayurveda who agreed to come on board in an endeavor to promote ‘Goodness of Life’. This is an end to end platform where people, in need of a Ayurvedic consultation, can meet Ayurvedic specialist of their disease Online over video call or book an appointment for clinic consultation. Convenience is at the core of the design of this platform – people can buy Authentic Ayurvedic products; can book Panchakarma therapies and get advice for their wellness problems.

Why Sushain Clinic? Convenience and Well Being of end user is at the core of Sushain Clinic. It follows a unique 5 step process to treat lifestyle and chronic diseases:

Step 1: Sushain Ayurveda Counselor speak to the patient to understand their health issue and assign the Specialist Ayurvedic doctor for the disease. This counselor coordinates rest of the steps of treatment.

Step 2: Patient interacts with the Ayurvedic Doctor and gets prescription for medication.

Step 3: Diet & Life style counselor speaks to the patient and guide the patient according to the health concern

Step 4: Yoga Trainer speaks to the patient and guide him about the exercise and yoga that can be performed to pace up the recovery.

Step 5: Every fifteen days sushain counselor monitor and update on health improvement. If needed, they suggest Panchakarma from authenticated and approved centers.

Booking Online Consultation Ayurvedic Doctors:

Step 1: Download sushain lite app from the playstore or visit sushainclinic.com home page

Step 2: Find video consultation link. On pressing link one reaches to doctor listing page

Step 3: Read about the doctor profile & check ratings

Step 4: Choose a doctor and book an appointment for Online or ‘In Clinic’ consultation

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India Hemp expo 2023: Get ready to learn, grow and network about hemp!

December 6, 2022

After the successful accomplishment of the first edition of India Hemp Expo 2022 in Delhi, now it’s time to gear up to witness the second instalment of a unique B2B exhibition in Mumbai. Slated to be held at Nehru Centre Exhibition Space, Worli, Mumbai, from 24th to 25th February, the India Hemp Expo 2023 aims to promote the hemp industry by bringing together professionals and industrialists who are involved in one way or another with this nascent industry.

Celebrating hemp in all its splendour, the event is expected to feature over 30 exhibitors, and thousands of visitors including business experts, Ayurveda doctors and hemp enthusiasts from across the world.

The India Hemp Expo 2023 will serve as a brilliant space for all the participating exhibitors to present their brands on a grand level in front of all the potential buyers, consultants, and business experts under one roof in order to widen their network.

The expo is being organized by indianvaidyas.com and hempvaidyas.com. While talking about the prime motive behind this event, the founder Vaidya (Dr.) Piyush Juneja said, “Our main focus is on creating positivity around this great Ayurvedic Herb and letting people know about the incredible list of health, industrial & nutritional benefits of hemp.”

He also added, “I believe like the previous season, IHE 2023 will serve as a great platform for all the exhibitors to present their brands on a grand level in front of all the potential buyers and business experts.”

The India Hemp Expo 2023 will help accelerate the growth of the hemp industry, and it’s an opportunity that should not be missed. You will get a chance to learn about the inner workings of the industry as well as a chance to enhance your knowledge about the various related products and their benefits in your personal as well as professional lives.

For two days, the expo will feature a host of exciting events such as exhibitions, conferences, inter-college competitions, CEO round table, B2B meets and a gala India Hemp award. Visitors will also get a chance to participate in various engaging activities and win hampers.

While the India Hemp Expo 2023 is supported by an incredible list of sponsors such as Ananta Hemp Works, Noigra, Svadhishthan, Aim Biosciences, Sawant, Twiee & moksa and 13 Extract, some of the big names of the hemp industry like Blazen photonics and Rafbrix Essentials will participate in the event as exhibitors.

What are you waiting for? Whether you are a hemp enthusiast, Medical/Pharma/Ayush practitioner, Ayurveda student, B2B delegate, wellness expert, someone related to the paper or fabric industry, cosmetics expert, dietician or entrepreneur looking to know this nascent industry in a better way, visit http://www.indiahempexpo.com/ to register yourself.

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REAN Foundation Selected for Amazon Web Services (AWS) Health Equity Initiative

November 21, 2022

REAN Foundation will receive computing credits and technical expertise from Amazon Web Services for REAN HealthGuru Care Management Solution

Virginia, US — REAN Foundation today announced that it has been selected as part of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Health Equity Initiative, a $40 million, three-year commitment, to supporting organizations that are developing solutions to advance health equity.

Through the initiative, AWS offers AWS credits and customized technical expertise to selected organizations around the world that want to use AWS services to improve health outcomes and health equity in any of the following areas: 1) increasing access to health services for underserved communities; 2) addressing social determinants of health, and 3) leveraging data to promote more equitable and inclusive systems of care.

The support from AWS will advance REAN Foundation’s efforts to develop innovative healthcare solutions to reduce disparities in health by empowering individuals and providing them access to affordable self-management at home. In addition, REAN Foundation’s solutions will help increase the availability and impact of healthcare delivery being led by community health projects and public health initiatives in low-resource settings.

“REAN Foundation is committed to creating healthcare solutions that support preventive healthcare for individuals by helping them adopt sustainable healthy habits and making them a part of their lifestyle,” said Sri Vasireddy, CEO and co-founder of REAN Foundation. “Our HIPAA-compliant solutions remove barriers to providing access to healthcare in new and innovative ways to remote populations and low-resource settings. The users can easily monitor health, track vitals, stay motivated and manage illness with our self-management platform.”

REAN Foundation is working with various partners around the world in the healthcare sector to help scale their health equity mission and maximize human impact. Our solutions use the AWS platform to improve the access, affordability, and efficiency of their mission.

“AWS believes individual health outcomes should not depend on socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, or neighborhood, “said Maggie Carter, Global Lead, Social Impact at AWS. “Cloud technology can help address the inequities in global health that have been amplified by the pandemic. Through the AWS Health Equity Initiative, we look forward to helping REAN Foundation and other organizations worldwide use the power of cloud computing to advance health equity and improve health outcomes.”

To learn more about the AWS initiative, visit https://aws.amazon.com/health/health-equity.

About REAN Foundation

REAN Foundation is committed to creating health solutions with a vision to help society by expanding access to affordable, quality healthcare. The team uses open-source technology, data integration, and artificial intelligence with a focus to improve health outcomes while helping to lower the cost of care and transforming the role of caregivers. Users are empowered with the capability to adhere to the advice from their healthcare providers in medication, vitals, symptoms, nutrition, and physical and mental well-being. These features of the REAN HealthGuru platform allow people to not only manage chronic conditions or illnesses at home but also help in prevention with early detection. Visit our website to learn more about REAN Foundation.

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With Diabetes on the rise, Vijay Dhawangale recommends promoting health rather than treating diseases

November 14, 2022

Governments can go a long way to prevent the unnecessary death and disability of millions of people. We need to work together to make the changes today that will protect the health of families tomorrow

Delhi, Nov 13, 2022: Diabetes is one of the main non-communicable diseases in India and is a major public health challenge. Despite improvements in early detection and treatment, many of those with diabetes develop serious complications such as heart attack, stroke, amputation, blindness, and dialysis. By far the most common form of diabetes is type 2 diabetes, which mostly develops in late adulthood mainly due to physical inactivity, smoking and obesity. According to Global Healthcare Advisor Vijay Dhawangale, Diabetes historically was a disease of the affluent, but the recent epidemiological evidence indicates diabetes is now common among the urban India’s middle class and underprivileged sections of our society.

While addressing an online conference today on the eve of World Diabetes Day organised for its members by the healthcare and wellness committee of the global association for government service providers, Vijay recommended to focus on diet and exercise to try to control your blood sugar and prevent problems. If you do not control your blood sugar, you could develop eye problems, have problems with sores and infections in your feet, have high blood pressure and cholesterol problems, and have kidney, heart, and problems with other essential organs. People with any type of diabetes, who maintain good control over their blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure can live a long and healthy life. Everyone with diabetes should receive proper education and support about the best ways to manage their diabetes added Vijay.

Vijay points that the metabolic disease known as diabetes has reached the proportions of a worldwide epidemic. It not only endangers human health, but also social structures and national economies. According to International Diabetes Federation estimates, around 415 million people had Diabetes in 2015 and this number is expected to rise to 642 million by 2040. The United Nations lists diabetes as the first non-infectious disease on the list of worldwide dangers to human health. The chronic disease no longer only affects first world countries; China and India have also published alarming figures. Estimates predict approximately 300 million diabetes cases worldwide by 2025.

India is deemed as the world’s capital of diabetes. The diabetic population in the country is close to hitting the alarming mark of 69.9 million by 2025 and 80 million by 2030. This denotes that the developing country is expected to witness an increase of 266%. The statistics recently accumulated showcase that culture of diabetes is more prevalent in the urban areas as 28% of the population living in cities are affected, whereas 5% of the rural population are positive with diabetes mellitus.

While the diabetes epidemic has become a concern for the public, there is also a strong perception that those in a position to bring about change are not taking the right steps to prevent this non-communicable disease from drastically effecting lives. According to Vijay Dhawangale, majority of cases of diabetes are preventable, there is a need to invest in education and prevention.

Who is Vijay Dhawangale

Vijay Dhawangale is a philanthropist, mentor, a successful entrepreneur, venture capitalist and global healthcare advisor. Passionate about giving back to his community and the world, he is active in many local and global organizations. His model of Preventive Diagnostics Programs around the world involves deeper strategies for local and state-level implementation. The initiative provides a package of essential diagnostic services free-of-cost across all public health facilities using innovative, low-cost technology. He is particularly vocal about access to quality healthcare to all.

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Brahmi Skincare Launches First Ayurvedic Bath powder in Expansion of Skincare Line

October 14, 2022

Brahmi Skincare, introduced high-quality organic skincare products, has released its new Bathing product: Soundarya revitalizing Body scrub for all skin types.

Exfoliating your skin, and using an Ayurvedic body scrub is a great way to do it. Experience deeply exfoliated skin after you scrub away dead skin cells, and germs from the upper layer of the skin.

A limited-edition kit has already sold out and individual bottles are on sale now for pre-order in India.

Already known for Natural skincare products that set a foundation for healthy skin, such as Ashwaganda, facial oils show Brahmi Skincare’s commitment to helping people look and feel their best by nurturing their natural beauty.

Brahmi’s personal care range carries the organic Ayurvedic herbs from nature which are nurturing and effective to the skin and the hair for everyday use, which helps you bring balance to your skin and hair for every skin type and hair type.

Brahmi Skincare has powerful and effective skincare limited products with Facial oils,

Rejuvenate’s a powerful combination of vitamins, antioxidants, and botanicals that help revitalize the skin’s natural moisture, restore the appearance of firmness and elasticity in the skin, and replace the need for multiple skincare products to look and feel radiant.

Ayurveda believes every person is made of five basic elements found in the universe: space, air, fire, water, and earth and have a unique constitution of them. These combine in the human body to form three life forces or energies, called Doshas. Brahmi products are designed based on Dosha imbalances for body types.

This includes tested ingredients such as Squalane, a mega-hydrator that locks in moisture for supple, plump skin; Bakuchiol, an antioxidant that is easier on the skin than retinol but provides similar support with pigmentation, elasticity, and firmness; Ashwaganda, a powerhouse peptide that reduces fine lines and wrinkles and tightens and plumps skin; Citric Acid, a good source of antioxidants that promotes exfoliation; Soothing face oil, which slows down aging and helps minimize the appearance of sun damage; and Shatavari, which lifts the skin to promote a more youthful, radiant complexion.

Test group participants reported seeing a reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, reduced appearance of dark spots and circles, and improved hydration after one to four weeks of use.

About Brahmi Skincare

” At Brahmi Skincare we bring the best products for skin type based on Ayurveda with specific ingredients based on body types connecting customers to Indian heritage and bringing them closer to ancient beauty routines” Embracing nature into consumer’s routine, Products created with ancient knowledge of Ayurveda and sustainability from earth’s intelligence around the world

For more information, visit – www.brahmiskincare.com

https://www.brahmiskincare.com/face-products-for-all-skin-types/

https://www.brahmiskincare.com/product/soundarya-revitalizing-body-scrub/

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The New Wealth: Mental Health

October 12, 2022

Our world is a constant changing platform wherein something which is important and relevant today might not be that relevant tomorrow. In these times, the only topic which is day by day growing in its importance is Mental Wellness. It’s time to bring this topic out of the closet. Mental health not only includes our psychological wellbeing but also our emotional and social wellbeing. It influences an individual’s thoughts, emotions, and even behaviour in various life situations. Mental health determines how a person handles stressful situations, interpersonal relationships and successfully caters to their peace of mind. Mental wellness is a very important part of our lives which still remains ignored by many. Mental wellness should not only be taken into account when there is some evident mental illness but it’s also important to take care of it in our everyday lives.

There is a growing need for today’s generation to gain awareness about mental Health. Now that mental health is less of a taboo, it needs to gain a platform wherein people can understand how to successfully take care of their own mental health. Our world has recently gone through a global pandemic which was not only a vulnerable period for our physical health but also an equally vulnerable period for our mental health. This makes it a more critical time to focus on how to maintain our mental wellness. As people went through massive life stressors, some of which they might not have faced before, their mental health condition was surely at stake. Starting from adjusting to everything going online such as schools and colleges to staying at home suddenly without being able to go out, these stressful situations were faced by all. In such times, we need to make sure that we do something to ensure better mental wellness.

This is precisely the reason why we should make mental health more of a global priority. In developing countries, like India, mental health is still a concept for the rich. There are innumerable numbers of people going through various mental health illnesses but still do not come forward to seek help because of the social taboos and financial issues associated with it. With growing mental health issues, there is a growing need for quality treatment in India which is seldom fulfilled. Over one lakh fifty thousand MBBS students pass out every year and almost fifteen lakhs engineers graduate each year in India, but the number of mental health professionals to graduate each year is incredibly low. This produces a huge gap in providing the mental wellness care our country now needs. The treatment gap is further widened by the personal and social beliefs in the majority of people along with the unavailability of affordable and quality treatment opportunities.

The road to mental wellbeing, therefore, starts with social awareness. We need to take care of our mental state and start doing things for ourselves. There are small efforts which we can take to make ourselves feel better. Finding time for yourself, doing something which you absolutely love, cultivating a new hobby, practicing mindfulness and different relaxation techniques, regular exercise and journaling are a few of the many things which might be helpful not only in maintaining happiness and life satisfaction in our daily lives but also would help to come through any stressful situations. Along with that, it is also very important to understand that whenever we are in any overwhelming situation, it’s better to ask for professional help. Seeking help is an important step towards taking care of our own mental wellbeing. It doesn’t make us look weak; rather it shows how much we care for our health and love ourselves.

MindPlus is one of the leading mental health service providers in India. Mind Plus is accredited by NABH. We provide a high-quality service at par with international healthcare standards. We aim to provide innovative, consistent and continuously improving preventive and rehabilitative mental health services to sustain and further improve clinical outcomes, patient safety & patient satisfaction. We believe in building trust by being respectful, open, and transparent. We treat individuals whilst maintaining their rights and dignity and that of their families. We work in a multidisciplinary team to make a treatment plan which caters to the overall needs of the patient. The treatment plan not only includes medications and psychotherapy but also includes the needed social skills training, awareness, and support for the patient as well as their caregivers. Mind plus is not only a mental wellness hospital which gives the young professionals an opportunity to provide quality care to the patients but it also gives us the platform to raise much-needed awareness in the community.

For More Information: https://mind.plus/

Address: Village Raul, Rara Sahib Road, Near Small Hydel Project, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.

Call Us At 9781707400

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Find a Right Career Choice with MedicShala.com

October 11, 2022

A popular destination for medical tourism, India has evolved as it provides professional treatment at a low cost through significant hospitals with skilled resources to treat the most critical ailments. The independent sector is expanding rapidly to supplement the government’s spending, which is still heavily funded.

The rapid development of the business has increased the necessity for experienced Healthcare professionals and technicians. Medicsshala.com recognizes the rising demand for trained experts in the field of medicine and has established ties with the necessary talents to suit customers’ particular human resource needs.

Medicshala.com is a one-stop site for job seekers from the healthcare sector, be they medical doctors or nursing staff. In addition to employing the best medical professionals, we also indulge in center-sharing facilities to help you lease/rent out a section or department of your healthcare institution, like a hospital, nursing home, clinic, or diagnostic lab.

It has enabled many to increase cash profits, cut expenditures, and amplify services. Furthermore, we extend our services through resource sharing, allocating underutilized or unused medical equipment to other healthcare institutions.

It can assist in raising funds and recouping investment costs. You may use this platform to find a job as a medical student. We strongly advise you to make the right career choice with https://MedicShala.com.

We manage talent sourcing, allowing you to focus on the crucial phases of interviewing, hiring, and onboarding. Sometimes money might be tight for recent graduates and those looking for work. That is why Medicshala.com believes in “paying it forward.” Until you start being paid, our career acceleration program is absolutely free.

Our candidates have been placed in various famous hospitals, namely Jyoti Nursing Home, Asopa, EHCC, Fortis Metro Group of Hospitals, SDMH-the hospital that cares, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, and many more. You’ll come across the snippets of our already-hired candidates praising medicshala.

Therefore, to begin with, an impactful and well-regarded career MedicShala India Pvt Ltd will be the healthiest choice for all.

Visit https://medicshala.com to know more about them!

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With MedicShala, No for Medical Jobs!

October 10, 2022

This world is extremely vying right now and procuring a decent job is surely a daunting task, especially when one doesn’t have enough experience in the industry of interest. One who claims that finding a job is facile either hasn’t done it in a while or certainly knew the “ideal people” and didn’t experience what the rest of the job seekers do.

Most job seekers are enervated by kicking their heels, skimming through frivolous job postings, and not getting their dream job. Most of the time, they don’t get much response from the job applications, they are still bemused about how to initiate the job search, or they don’t have enough experience and connections in the industry.

The co-founders of MedicShala, Dr. Priya Sharma, Vishal Bohara, and Aditya Sharma, with Dr. Anurag Sharma (MedicShala advisor), came up with the idea of forming a job search accelerator program for such job seekers. This program has been developed for committed candidates who want to expedite their job hunts.

Here applicants will receive a perfect amalgamation of mentorship from industry experts, proper guidance for interviews, access to a network of more than 200 hiring partners, and zero upfront enrollment fees are the cherry on the cake.

MedicShala matches doctors with medical staff from outstanding hospitals. It will help job seekers to tweak their medical as well as technical skills. It prepares them for interviews by providing a challenging environment along with a community of over 5 million ardent healthcare workers.

On the other hand, MedicShala allows hospitals to:

*Hire medical professionals with a gamut of experience levels.

*Contact a wide variety of nurses, doctors, and medical staff for your hospital.

*Rent out an area or unit of your medical facility. This has aided many in increasing financial profits, cutting costs, and growing services. According to modern demands, sharing your medical facility might be a wise decision.

*Resource sharing of medical staff as well as equipment as well.

Anyone can benefit from MedicShala’s cutting-edge services, especially young graduates who want to embark on a career in medicine. Given how challenging it can be to obtain your dream profession, MedicShala India Pvt Ltd is here to guide anyone who finds themselves stuck on their career path in the direction of brighter times.

For More Information, Visit https://medicshala.com

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Daradia & Bangladesh Society of Anaesthesiologists Critical Care and Pain Physicians Host International Pain Management Conference

October 7, 2022

Daradia Pain Clinic hosted its annual International Conference on Recent Advances in Pain (ICRA-PAIN) in September in conjunction with the Bangladesh Society for Anesthesia at Hotel Pan Pacific Sonargaon in Dhaka. The event was virtually inaugurated by the Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, and widely attended by pain physicians from around the world.

Prime Minister Hasina praised the anesthesiologists in attendance for their significant contributions during the COVID-19 era and predicted future contributions to the science of pain relief from anesthesiologists. Other dignitaries present echoed the Prime Minister’s thanks to the doctors and physicians that have helped develop medical care in Bangladesh.

“Daradia expects that pain management specialty will grow in Bangladesh and common people will be very much benefitted. And that is the most important reason for the organization of this conference,” said Dr. Gautam Das, director of Daradia. Dr. Kawsar Sardar, Secretary General of BSACCPP said “ICRA-PAIN is the brainchild of Dr. Das and this it is organized first time outside India.”

The doctors in attendance discussed cutting-edge, minimally invasive treatments for different painful illnesses, such as persistent knee pain, back and neck pain, headache, shoulder pain, cancer pain, and arthritis pain.

Participants in attendance discussed and learned about the recent developments in pain medicine, a new branch of modern allopathic medicine. Two pre-conference, live workshops were organized; one at Birdem Hospital featured cutting-edge new techniques from the operating room including cooled radiofrequency for chronic knee and back pain, and another pre-conference workshop featured a hands-on demonstration of musculoskeletal ultrasonography from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital. A post-conference cadaveric workshop was held at Dhaka Medical College for interventional pain procedures.

Dr. Gautam Das and his team of specialists have organized the International Conference on Recent Advances in Pain (ICRA-PAIN) annually since 2015 to spread awareness of the latest advancements in pain medicine. Each year, the conference features hands-on workshops where doctors from all over the world participate in order to discuss and learn the latest developments in pain medicine.

About Daradia

Daradia started in Sept 2008 as a pain clinic with 2 daycare beds. Later in 2018, it had its own hospital with a 25000 sq-feet carpet area, a single discipline hospital with all kinds of advanced interventional pain management facilities. Daradia began training physicians under the mentorship of Dr. Gautam Das. The hospital has trained more than 2,000 doctors in pain management to date in different courses and fellowship programs.

Recently, it started a Ph.D. program in pain medicine at Datta Meghe University. Since 2015, Daradia has conducted an annual international conference on recent advances in pain (ICRA-PAIN) in different major cities in India. About 500 doctors from all over the world join the conference each year.

To learn more, please visit https://daradia.com/.

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Study Over Efficacy Of Current Rabies Vaccines in India; Kerala Pravasi Association approached the Supreme Court

October 6, 2022

While the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001 provide an efficient mechanism of sterilization/ vaccination of dogs, there is an urgent need to ensure proper quality control of anti-rabies vaccines that are being administered to both humans and dogs in India.

New Delhi: Kerala Pravasi Association, an Election Commission of India approved independent political party from India led by the “Pravasi” Community has filed a plea before the honourable Supreme Court of India seeking a direction for constituting an independent expert committee to study the efficacy of the Intra Dermal Rabies Vaccines (IDRVs) currently being administered to Humans, on account of the number of deaths that have occurred despite timely administration of the vaccines in the Country.

The plea has been filed by Dr. Rajendran Vellapalath, Chairman of Kerala Pravasi Association and Mrs. Aswani Nambarambath, President of the Party who are also leaders of the Association through Advocates Kuriakose Varghese and V. Shyamohan, KMNP Law.

The petition also seeks the constitution of an independent expert committee to study the effectiveness of the Rabies Veterinary Vaccine administered to dogs in India, given the rise in the number of rabies cases.

Furthermore, a direction has been sought to the Union of India to give wide publicity and to ensure proper and uniform implementation of the National Guidelines for Rabies Prophylaxis, 2019 with appropriate revisions from time to time as per the latest developments and scientific evidences endorsed by the World Health Organisation.

Citing recent incidents where persons bitten by dogs succumbed to rabies, despite post-exposure prophylaxis, the plea raises questions regarding the current treatment protocol.

Kerala Pravasi Association has relied on recent newspaper reports which reveal that there are instances where vaccines were being procured even before requisite approvals were obtained from the Central Drugs Laboratory as per the norms.

“As per the guidance note issued by National Centre for Disease Control, manufacturing of Rabies vaccine for humans, being a complex process, needs a minimum of three to four months for manufacturing and testing. Shockingly, there have been instances where the vaccine has reached Kerala State within 14 days of manufacture. Non-adherence to the requisite quality checks would be a direct violation of Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India, apart from violations of provisions under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules thereunder”, the plea reads.

It has been further submitted that the rise in the number of rabies-infected dogs is also a matter of concern; which necessitates an enquiry into the quality of anti-rabies vaccines administered to dogs.

Eliminating the risk of rabies at its source i.e., dogs, is the most effective measure to curtail the spread of rabies, the plea adds.

“The experts suggest that human rabies is a 100% vaccine-preventable disease and the vaccines are considered to be “highly effective, safe and tolerated”. Perforce, without vaccination, rabies is a fatal disease. While improper administration of IDRV is stated to be a possible reason for failure of the medicine in some cases, the recent deaths points towards the very efficacy of the vaccine”, the plea states.

The petition also seeks direction to call for the records pertaining to instances, if any, where vaccines were procured by the State Governments without statutory approvals by the Central Drugs Laboratory.

The Supreme Court Bench led by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, last month issued notice to the Centre and the Election Commission on a PIL also filed by the Kerala Pravasi Association seeking voting rights for non-resident Indians (NRIs. Kerala Pravasi Association has sought directions to the Central Government to permit Indian citizens residing outside India to exercise their franchise under Section 20A of the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1950 from their place of residence or employment.

Email: admin@keralapravasiassociation.com