Over 1.21 lakh devotees benefit from Ayush services at Mahakumbh

By  News On Air   Jan 25, 2025

Ministry of Ayush is providing free healthcare services to domestic and international devotees, pilgrims and visitors at the Maha Kumbh, Prayagraj. Akashvani correspondent reports that over 1.21 lakh devotees have so far availed Ayush services.

A team of 80 Ayush doctors have been deployed at Maha Kumbh to provide round the clock medical services at 20 OPDs centre. These OPDs are equipped to address a wide range of common and chronic conditions. Foreign devotees are also utilising Ayush services, including OPD consultations. A therapeutic yoga sessions are being conducted in the morning at designated camps in the Sangam area led by trainers from the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga.

The Ministry is also distributing free medicines including immunity boosters and calcium tablets to devotees. To ensure special attention towards the health of the elderly, the Ayush team at Maha Kumbh is dedicated to facilitating the elderly and extending Ayush services to them. The participation of international devotees in these sessions highlights the growing interest and trust in Ayush services among the local and global public.