| University: | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore |
| Established: | 1997 |
| Location: | Bangalore , Karnataka |
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It's a new dawn for Ayurveda, the Indian traditional medicine, was set up in 1997. It is a charitable trust approved by the government of Karnataka and affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Health Sciences. The founder of this institute is Mr. L K Raju. Ramakrishna Hegde, former Union Minister of Finance, is the Chairman of this institute.
The institute has a steam chamber, lab facilities, x-ray unit, an operation theatre, a well stocked library and computer centre in the Institute. There are various options for the students after completing the course. They can join central and state government services or set up their own ayurvedic clinic. The students of this college actively participate in various national and international seminars on ayurveda. They conduct rural health camps and child health care programs at various villages of Karnataka.
The institute also has a research centre where various types of ayurvedic medicines are prepared under the supervision of experts. The Institute included an out-patient department and 100-bed Hospital for the practical training of students. We have treated many chronic cases such as coronary heart problems, diabetes, skin disorders, allergies, psoriasis, gangrene, sinus and the like," says the principal Dr. Muralidhara. It has the following departments: Surgery, ENT, Diabetes, Pediatrics, Laboratory and Toxicology. They also provide snakebite treatment and well known leech treatment.
Indian Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine & Research
Address : Bangalore Palace Compound,
Opposite to Darga,
Jayamahal Road,
Bangalore-560006
Karnataka
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