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The Doctor’s Association for Social Equality’s general secretary, Dr. G. R. Ravindranath, was blunt in his condemnation of Patanjali and Ramdev. He accused them outright of making fraudulent claims about the ability of one of their medications, Coronil, to treat and prevent COVID-19. Dr. Ravindranath, the accuser, argues that fraudulent advertisements have been disseminated and that these commercials mislead the public with unsubstantiated medical claims.The Doctors Association for Social Equality representatives expressed their disapproval of Ramdev’s advocacy of Ayurvedic medications, claiming that they go against contemporary scientific understandings. Their demand for strict regulations stems from their conviction that advertising such medications without strong scientific support has the potential to deceive and even hurt people who are seeking medical attention.
At the conference, the doctors pushed for a prohibition on pharmaceutical product advertising without scientific backing, using Patanjali products as an example. This demand demonstrates their dedication to dispelling the myths, superstitions, and anti-scientific ideas that are pervasive in medical discourse and could have a negative impact on public health across the country.
The association’s position is unambiguous: it calls for strict action against any advertising that can endanger patients and holds the Union Government accountable for permitting the promotion of such medications. In order to protect patients’ safety and wellbeing nationwide, they also demand the implementation of comprehensive regulations governing a range of medical activities, such as mixopathy, Vedic medicine, traditional medicine, spiritual therapies, and others.
These worries have gained more weight in light of recent events. According to Reuters reports, an Indian state regulator has taken firm action, suspending the manufacturing licenses of 14 items connected to pharmaceutical companies that have Baba Ramdev as a partner. A government order brought attention to the recurrent distribution of false advertising about the effectiveness of these items, which triggered this action.
There is yet more scrutiny to come. In a continuing legal dispute to stop deceptive advertising for several traditional Ayurvedic medications, the Supreme Court of India has also weighed in on this issue, repeatedly criticizing Ramdev for not abiding by its orders. The Supreme Court questioned the sincerity of Patanjali Ayurved’s apologies for the unscientific campaign, casting doubt on whether it matched the enormity of the commercials themselves.
Essentially, the Tamil Nadu medical community’s uproar is a reflection of wider worries about the unrestricted spread of unsubstantiated medical claims and the possible risks they present to public health. The pressing necessity to protect the nation’s medical information’s credibility and integrity is highlighted by the calls for strict laws, accountability from public officials, and moral advertising.
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SARKARI DOCTOR
