Seven lakh pilgrims provided with Ayush, allopathic medicines in Maha Kumbh

New Delhi: The Ministry of Ayush on Monday said that than seven lakh pilgrims have been provided with Ayush, allopathic medicines at the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025, said the Ayush Ministry on Monday.  The healthcare services are being provided by specialists from Canada, Germany, Russia, along with doctors from AIIMS Delhi and IMS BHU. “More than.

New Delhi: The Ministry of Ayush on Monday said that than seven lakh pilgrims have been provided with Ayush, allopathic medicines at the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025, said the Ayush Ministry on Monday. 

The healthcare services are being provided by specialists from Canada, Germany, Russia, along with doctors from AIIMS Delhi and IMS BHU.

“More than 4.5 lakh pilgrims have been treated at 23 allopathic hospitals, and over 3.71 lakh pilgrims have undergone pathology tests,” said Dr. Gaurav Dubey, the nodal medical officer of the Kumbh Mela.

In addition, the mega event also saw “more than 3,800 minor surgeries and 12 major surgeries”, Dubey said.

Notably, over 2.18 lakh pilgrims have benefited from Ayurveda, Homeopathy, and Naturopathy treatments at Mahakumbh 2025.

The Ministry informed that about 20 AYUSH hospitals (10 Ayurveda and 10 Homeopathy) are operating 24/7 in the Kumbh Mela area.

These hospitals are treating patients “with traditional methods like Panchakarma, herbal-based treatments, yoga therapy, and naturopathy”.

The Ayush ministry is also distributing, yoga kits, calendars, medicinal plants, and health awareness materials to help pilgrims adopt a healthier lifestyle.

Further, special ayurvedic ‘swarnaprashan’ medicine is also being provided for children aged 1 to 12 years.

The health services being offered to pilgrims are being appreciated both nationally and internationally, giving global recognition to the Indian medical system.