IMA Fights Andhra Pradesh's Ayurvedic Surgery Order, Cites Patient Safety

• Andhra Pradesh government allows postgraduate Ayurvedic doctors to perform surgeries.
• Indian Medical Association (IMA) strongly opposes the move, citing serious patient safety concerns.
• IMA President Dr Dilip P Bhanushali calls it 'Mixopathy' and advocates for pure Ayurveda.
• The policy permits 58 surgical procedures, including Shalya Tantra and Shalakya Tantra.
• IMA plans to raise concerns and discuss the issue at its upcoming All India Medical Conference.

Why It Matters: IMA opposes Andhra Pradesh's move allowing Ayurvedic doctors to perform surgeries, citing patient safety.