Ministry of Health approves guidelines to implement Swarnaprashan
Summary
The Ministry of Health and Population has approved guidelines to implement the Swarnaprashan programme, an Ayurvedic oral immunization administered to children aged six months to five years to enhance immunity and intellect.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Health and Population approved guidelines to effectively implement the Swarnaprashan programme based on classical Ayurvedic texts.
- Swarnaprashan drops contain herbal drugs, ghee, honey, and purified gold to enhance children's immunity, intellect, and strength.
- The programme targets children aged six months to five years, except those with fever, indigestion, diarrhea, cold, or cough.
- Implementation will begin in Ayurvedic institutions across local levels with initial phases in selected hospitals in various provinces including Bagmati.
