Question : CGHS Homoeopathic Dispensaries

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the number of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) homoeopathic dispensaries in the country, State/UT-wise including National Capital Region of Delhi;

(b) whether certain brands of hair oil is banned in CGHS homoeopathic dispensaries; and

(c) if so, the details and the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)
(a): The list of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Homoeopathic Dispensaries in the country, State/UT-wise including National Capital Region of Delhi is at Annexure.

(b) & (c): CGHS has not banned any brand of hair oil in CGHS Homeopathic Dispensaries. However, after implementation of GST, the Homoeopathic medicine ‘Arnica Hair Oil (AHO)’ has come under the Cosmetic items. Since Cosmetic items are not supplied under CGHS; Arnica Hair Oil is not being indented under CGHS.

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