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AP: Dr. NTRUHS, CCRH sign MoU to propel integrative research in homoeopathy

Vijayawada, Oct 15 (UNI) In a historic milestone for medical research and education in Andhra Pradesh, Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTRUHS) and the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday at the University campus.
The MoU was formally signed by Dr. Subhash Kaushik, Director General, CCRH, and Dr. T. Sai Sudheer, Registrar, Dr. NTRUHS, in the presence of Vice-Chancellor Dr. P. Chandra Sekhar.
NTRUHS serves as the Umbrella University for 536 Health Science Institutions across Andhra Pradesh, offering 133 specialized courses spanning Modern Medicine, Dental, Ayurveda, Unani, Homoeopathy, Nursing, and Physiotherapy.
This 5-year partnership creates a dynamic platform for homoeopathic institutions to collaborate directly with multidisciplinary medical colleges across Andhra Pradesh.
In alignment with the Government of India’s vision for integrative medicine, the agreement establishes a framework for collaborative development across healthcare, public health, life sciences, and social sciences, joint utilization of state-of-the-art research infrastructure and clinical expertise, research projects targeting critical public health concerns, joint organization of national/international seminars, workshops, capacity-building programs, and training modules.
“Research across diverse systems of medicine for the ultimate benefit of patient care is our primary vision. As an umbrella university housing all healthcare disciplines, Dr. NTRUHS is uniquely positioned to bridge Homoeopathy with Modern Medicine, Dental, AYUSH, Nursing, and Physiotherapy. This MoU marks a historic leap for evidence-based integrative healthcare in Andhra Pradesh." Dr. P. Chandra Sekhar, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. NTRUHS said.
Dr. Subhash Kaushik, Director General, CCRH said: "We are privileged to partner with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. This collaboration will catalyze high-impact clinical research, build robust scientific evidence, and further elevate the role of Homoeopathy within integrative medicine, directly fulfilling the vision of the Ministry of AYUSH."
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