Ayush and Social Justice Ministries Unite for Senior Health & Substance Abuse Prevention

The Ministry of Ayush and Department of Social Justice signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance senior citizen healthcare and tackle substance abuse. The partnership aims to utilize Ayush-based interventions, develop training modules, and establish geriatric health units, addressing critical health challenges through innovative collaboration.

The Ministry of Ayush has joined forces with the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment to enhance the well-being of senior citizens and confront the pressing issue of substance abuse. This strategic partnership aims to leverage Ayush-based solutions to promote geriatric healthcare and tackle addiction concerns, according to Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav.

The agreement, hailed as a groundbreaking initiative, seeks to foster cooperative health promotion among the elderly and those affected by substance abuse. Minister Jadhav emphasized the critical need for focused efforts in addressing these areas, particularly amidst an ageing population and rising addiction problems.

Key initiatives under the MoU include the development of elderly-specific training modules, the implementation of preventive practices, and the establishment of geriatric health units. These efforts aim to empower senior citizens and support individuals facing substance abuse, marking a significant advance in collaborative healthcare efforts by both ministries.

(With inputs from agencies.)