Andhra Govt's Surgery Order Sparks Medical Association Backlash

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The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has strongly opposed the Andhra Pradesh government's decision to allow trained Ayurvedic doctors to perform surgeries independently. The order, approved by Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav, aims to integrate traditional Ayurvedic medicine with modern medical practices. According to the order, eligible Ayurvedic doctors can now perform a range of surgical procedures, including general surgeries, ENT treatments, and ophthalmological surgeries. However, IMA President Dr. Dilip P. Bhanushali has expressed concerns that this move will create problems for patients and undermine the integrity of modern medicine. "We want Ayurveda to be promoted in its original and pure form," Dr. Bhanushali said, emphasizing the need to preserve the unique science behind traditional medicine. "Mixing it with modern medicine will only lead to confusion and harm to patients.