3-day training session for CHOs, MOs of AYUSH Centres concludes

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, July 29: Organized by Directorate of Indian Systems of Medicines, J&K, a 3-day online cascade training session for Community Health Officers/Medical Officers (CHOs/MOs) of AYUSH Health & Wellness Centre, Jammu Division, concluded today.
The programme was organized under the direction and supervision of Director ISM Dr Mohan Singh and was inaugurated by Roshan Jaggi, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of AYUSH.
While speaking on the occasion, the Joint Secretary stressed upon all the CHOs/MOs to work with zeal and enthusiasm for the implementation of AYUSH Health and Wellness scheme in letter & Spirit and to uplift AYUSH in common masses.
The training was imparted by Master Trainers designated by Union Ministry of AYUSH from the Jammu Division. The theme of the training program was to educate and orient the CHOs/MOs for ensuring effective on-ground implementation of AYUSH Health & Wellness Centre scheme in Jammu Division.
Topics like Overview of National AYUSH Mission and AYUSH Health & Wellness Centre, Development of Herbal Gardens, Prakriti Assessment, Home Remedies for Common Ailments, PLP guidelines for Upgraded AYUSH Dispensaries, IT Application of MoHFW, Government of India, First Aid and Referral of Critical Cases, Life Style, Diet and Behavioral Code as per Ayurvedic Principles, etc were thoroughly discussed in the three-day session.
A special lecture on “Brief regarding the details of AHWCs of UT of J&K” was delivered by Dr Rakesh Raina Assistant Director (HQ) ISM, J&K. During the valedictory session, Dr Sulochana Bhat, Nodal Officer, AYUSHMAAN Bharat, Union Ministry of AYUSH, also joined. She answered in detail the queries and doubts raised by the participants.
Speaking during the valedictory function, Dr Mohan Singh impressed upon all CHOs/MOs to implement the scheme on-ground in letter and spirit. He also interacted with all the participants and addressed their relevant issues.