More than 1.21 lakh devotees have accessed free healthcare services through OPDs and clinics established by the Ministry of Ayush at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

The Ayush facilities, in partnership with the National Ayush Mission, are offering complimentary consultations, medicines, and yoga sessions to both domestic and international visitors. According to the Ministry, over 80 doctors are providing round-the-clock services across 20 OPDs, addressing a range of common and chronic health conditions.

Therapeutic yoga sessions are being held daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at designated camps in the Sangam area and Sector-8. These sessions are conducted by trainers from the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY).

Foreign visitors are also availing themselves of Ayush services, including consultations and medicines. Additionally, efforts are underway to educate participants about advancements in Ayush systems, the use of medicinal plants, and their potential financial benefits. Free saplings are being distributed to encourage the cultivation of these plants.

The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) has set up a display featuring medicinal plants, with experts on-site to provide information on their uses. The Ayush team has also distributed medicines such as immunity boosters and calcium tablets, with approximately 45 percent of beneficiaries being elderly individuals.

While sharing his experience, Raghunandan Prasad, a devotee from Sultanpur suffering from a skin ailment, stated, “After taking medicines from the Ayush camp, my condition has gradually improved. I am thankful to the government and Ayush for their efforts.”