Accra, Sep 26
Marking the 10th Ayurveda Day, the Indian High Commission in Ghana convened a Roundtable Conference on “Ayurveda–Africa Connect: Integrative Healing in Ghana†in the capital Accra.
The event was organised as part of the 'Seva Pakhwada' initiative under the theme “Ayurveda for People and Planet.â€
“In his address, High Commissioner of India to Ghana Manish Gupta underscored Ayurveda’s holistic approach to health and wellness, particularly its importance in tackling modern lifestyle challenges. Participants also took a collective pledge to promote Ayurveda widely, reaffirming their strong commitment to making its benefits accessible to all,†Indian High Commission in Ghana posted on X on Friday.
The conference brought together academicians, officials from the Ghana Ministry of Health, Ayurveda doctors, herbalists, and other key stakeholders. The discussions were held with great enthusiasm, highlighting Ayurveda’s enduring relevance.
Ayurveda Day was earlier celebrated on Dhanteras every year, in honour of Lord Dhanwantari, the physician of the gods. The date, based on the lunar calendar, used to vary every year.
Hence, the Ministry of Ayush designated September 23 as Ayurveda Day, giving the ancient knowledge system a universal calendar identity and enabling greater participation at the global level.
Earlier on Monday, the Ministry of Ayush said that the 10th Ayurveda Day will showcase India’s commitment to holistic healthcare and reaffirm its role in global health.
The theme for this year is “Ayurveda for People & Planet†and emphasises that Ayurveda is not just a healthcare system, but a science rooted in the principle of harmony between the individual and the environment.
“The 10th Ayurveda Day is an opportunity to take Ayurveda to every individual and reaffirm its role in global health,†said Professor (Vaidya) Pradeep Kumar Prajapati, Director, All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa.
Calling it a people’s movement, he underlined the need to blend Ayurveda’s ancient wisdom with modern research and evidence, bringing it to the forefront of global healthcare.
Building on last year’s global participation across 150+ countries, Ayurveda Day 2025 aimed to reach even wider international audiences, reaffirming India’s leadership in traditional and holistic health systems.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Excellent initiative! Ayurveda's holistic approach can really benefit African nations where traditional medicine is already valued. Hope this leads to more collaborations and research partnerships.
While I appreciate the cultural exchange, I hope there's proper scientific validation and regulation. Traditional medicine integration needs careful implementation to ensure safety standards.
My grandmother has been using Ayurvedic remedies for decades and they work wonders! 😊 Glad to see our traditional knowledge getting the respect it deserves internationally. Jai Ayurveda!
Good move by MEA. Soft diplomacy through healthcare and traditional knowledge sharing can strengthen India-Africa relations significantly. More such events needed across the continent.
Interesting to see how different traditional medicine systems can learn from each other. The "Ayurveda for People & Planet" theme is particularly relevant in today's climate-conscious world.
Hope this isn't just symbolic. We need follow-up actions - maybe establish Ayurveda research centers in African universities and create proper certification programs for practitioners.
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