Ayush Ministry launches campaign to distribute prophylactic drugs for Covid-19
"This campaign is being carried out through the robust network of more than 86 Ayush institutions across the country," Sarbananda Sonowal said during a virtual address.;
New Delhi: Ministry of Ayush on Thursday launched a campaign here to distribute Ayush prophylactic medicines and written guidelines on diet and lifestyle to 75 lakh people across the country, with a special focus on the geriatric (people of 60 years and above age) population and frontline workers.
The kit of Ayurveda prophylactic medicines for Covid-19 contains Sanshamani Vati, which is also known as Guduchi or Giloy Ghan Vati and Ashwagandha Ghan Vati. The kit and the guidelines have been prepared by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Medicines (CCRAS), a statement said.
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"Distribution of Ayush prophylactic medicines will help citizens to boost immunity against the coronavirus. During the two waves of pandemics, the people of this country showed great faith in our traditional system of medicine. Their faith has encouraged us to come up with this nationwide distribution campaign. This campaign is being carried out through the robust network of more than 86 Ayush institutions across the country," Sarbananda Sonowal said during a virtual address.
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