KUALA LUMPUR— The cooperation between India and Malaysia is strong and growing in the field of traditional medicine systems, said India’s High Commissioner to Malaysia B.N. Reddy.
Reddy said that there is immense potential for future collaboration between the two countries in the field of traditional medicines.
He said this in his keynote address at the 5th Siddha Day celeberations on Thursday at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose India Cultural Centre (NSCBICC) here. The event was organised by the Malaysian Association Of Traditional Indian Medicine in partnership with the High Commission of India in Malaysia.
The celebration of Siddha Day was to commemorate the birthday of the great sage Siddhar Agathiyar.
In his remarks, Reddy also highlighted the relevance of traditional medicine systems for contemporary health and lifestyle related problems.
He outlined various initiatives of the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, to promote, practice and research in Siddha and other traditional medicine systems.
The inputs of his speech was made available to Bernama by the high commission in a press release.
Meanwhile, Director of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Division, Ministry of Health Dr Goh Cheng Soon in her address highlighted the long and continuing practice of Siddha system of medicine in Malaysia.
The press release said that she expressed the Malaysian Government’s commitment to continue to work with India in this important area of traditional medicine systems.
In continuation of the celebration, a day long Siddha Expo & Free Medical Camp will be held tomorrow, Dec 25 at the NSCBICC, here.
The Siddha Expo on Dec 25 will showcase the natural herbs, plant and other ingredients of various medicines used in the practice of Siddha system of medicine, instruments used in medicinal preparations etc. The Expo will also showcase various organic food items and natural herbs available across the country. The objective of the Expo is to promote the understanding of Siddha treatment among the general populace.
The free Siddha Medical Camp is aimed at providing Siddha Medicine/healthcare services. Customised health camps are planned for the day offering comprehensive health services such as preventive, promotive and referral services. Multi-disciplinary areas of practice include Naadi reading (Pulse reading), consultation for Sool maruthuvam (gynaecological), Varmam treatments, Herbal remedies etc.
The press release said the public are invited to attend.
Source: NAM NEWS NETWORK