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Goa's Ayurvedic Hub Draws Global Patients for Neuro & Skin Treatments

The All India Institute of Ayurveda in Goa is experiencing significant demand for its Panchakarma treatments, particularly from international patients. The department head reports that neurological and dermatological disorders are the primary reasons foreign patients from countries like Russia, the UK, and the USA seek care. The facility operates a busy outpatient department seeing nearly 1000 patients daily and maintains a 150-bed inpatient unit with high occupancy. Patient testimonials, including one from a Russian engineer, indicate positive outcomes and improvement from these traditional treatments.

Key Points: Goa AIIA's Panchakarma Attracts Foreign Patients for Treatment

  • Panchakarma treats 100+ conditions
  • Foreign patients seek neuro/dermatology care
  • Daily OPD handles 900-1000 patients
  • 150-bed hospital has 70-80% occupancy
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Overseas patients come for neuro, dermatol ayurvedic treatments: Goa AIIA's Panchakarma Dept Head

AIIA Goa's Panchakarma department treats 1000 daily, with foreign patients seeking care for neurological and dermatological disorders.

"We do achieve very good outcomes in such cases. - Dr Praveen"

Dhargal, January 23

The All India Institute of Ayurveda is providing 'Panchakarma' treatment to neurological and other patients in Goa. The centre has become the first choice for foreign patients seeking treatment for several ailments.

Speaking with ANI, Dr Praveen, Head of the Panchakarma Department at AIIA, explained the treatment process.

"Panchakarma involves treatment through five methods. We have more than 100 types of these. We provide Panchakarma advice tailored to the patient's condition. Here, there are many patients suffering from neurological disorders, and people suffering from bone diseases and muscle diseases also come. Our institute also has patients with diabetes, who are treated with Panchakarma," he said.

Dr Praveen also highlighted the centre's popularity among foreigners.

"They do come for the treatments for either neurological cases or dermatological disorders. Most of the time, we observed that these two are the major cases; apart from that, they are definitely suffering from musculoskeletal disorders, and they are coming for treatment in such cases. We do achieve very good outcomes in such cases. Probably, they are aware of this institute, as well as the system of medicine, which is giving a wonderful outcome in cases. Most of the time, we do get patients from either Russia, the UK, or the USA," Dr Praveen said.

On the hospital's capacity, Dr Praveen said, "We do treat around 900 to 1000 in the OPD, outpatient department, every day and then IPD, we have got a capacity of 150-bedded hospital right now, and we have got a 70 to 80% of occupancy at any given time. We do treat through panchkarma, especially. As far as panchkarma treatments are concerned, we are treating around 100 to 150 patients every day."

Among the patients benefiting from the treatment is Natalia from Russia, a 63-year-old mechanical engineer suffering from joint and lower back pain and optic atrophy for the past eight years. She is currently receiving care under Dr Praveen and Dr Chintamani at AIIA.

Speaking to ANI, Natalia said, "I am better than in previous years after taking Panchakarma and other medications at AIIA. The treatment has shown a good response, and I am improving."

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great news, but I hope the focus on foreign patients doesn't make treatments more expensive or less accessible for ordinary Indians. Our own people should remain the priority.
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Arjun K
Panchakarma is a deep, holistic process. My grandmother had chronic arthritis and it helped her immensely where allopathy only gave temporary pain relief. Glad the world is discovering its value.
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Sarah B
As someone from the UK who has visited India for Ayurvedic treatments, I can confirm the quality is exceptional. The approach is so different and personalized. It's medical tourism done right.
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Vikram M
We need more institutes like this across India, not just in Goa. Ayurveda should be integrated more into our mainstream healthcare system. It's our heritage and it works!
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Karthik V
Treating 900-1000 OPD patients daily is impressive! But the article mentions 150 beds with 70-80% occupancy. Hope they can expand the inpatient facility to help more people who need intensive Panchakarma.

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