New Bridge Course Expands Scope for Homoeopaths in Maharashtra

Maharashtra has approved a one-year certificate course in modern pharmacology for registered homoeopathic practitioners, allowing them to provide allopathic treatments when necessary. This initiative aims to enhance healthcare services in remote regions. Completion of the course requires registration in both homoeopathic and allopathic councils.

The Maharashtra government has given the green light to a one-year Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology (CCMP) for registered homoeopathic practitioners. This decision allows them to administer allopathic treatments when necessary, as disclosed by the Minister of State for Health, Anupriya Patel, in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

Addressing concerns raised about the allowance of homoeopaths to practice allopathy, Patel clarified that the CCMP course equips practitioners to offer such treatments to the extent of their learning. Intent on enhancing healthcare access, particularly in rural and remote areas, this move marks a pivotal shift in state health policies.

The Maharashtra Medical Council is tasked with keeping a separate register for practitioners who have completed the CCMP. Additionally, these practitioners must also be registered with the Homoeopathy Council, Patel noted in her written reply.

(With inputs from agencies.)