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State Government Overhauls AYUSH Healthcare
11 May
Summary
- Andhra Pradesh aims to improve AYUSH healthcare quality and curb fake drugs.
- New guidelines will be implemented after Governor's approval of an amended Act.
- Committees will gather suggestions and study best practices from other states.
The Andhra Pradesh government is introducing significant reforms within its AYUSH sector, aiming to elevate the quality of healthcare services and effectively curtail the distribution of counterfeit drugs. These initiatives follow the Governor's recent approval of the Andhra Pradesh Allopathic Private Medical Care Establishments (Registration and Regulation) (Amendment) Act, 2026. New operational guidelines are slated for implementation shortly.
To facilitate the creation of these guidelines, the state has established three distinct committees: an expert committee, a stakeholders committee, and a technical committee. These bodies will engage with AYUSH specialists and the public to collect recommendations. The technical committee will focus on AYUSH treatment protocols, while the expert committee will review regulatory measures, and the stakeholders committee will gather public feedback.
The amended Act seeks to bolster the regulatory structure for traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda and Homoeopathy. The government intends to address the issue of unqualified practitioners operating clinics and will mandate registration for all AYUSH facilities. The state, with Union government support, is embarking on a new phase to integrate and advance AYUSH medicine, aspiring to match the standards of allopathic care.
