Question : Corona Virus


Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Ministry has made any efforts to prevent the outbreak of Corona Virus;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the success achieved as a result of the efforts made by the AYUSH Ministry for protection from the said virus?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE(IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)


(a) to (c) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

















STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO.234* FOR 6TH MARCH, 2020

(a) Yes.

(b) Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy are advocated for health promotion and prevention of diseases. As such, the advisory in terms of AYUSH Systems to prevent the outbreak of Corona Virus is general in nature. The press release (Annexure-I-III) was widely published in print and electronic media throughout India.

(c) Efforts made so far have been successful in spreading awareness.

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