World Unani Day 2025: AYUSH hosts community awareness event at Kishtwar

Kishtwar : The Department of AYUSH observed World Unani Day 2025 in Kishtwar District great enthusiasm and community participation by organising an impressive awareness event.
This day is observed annually to commemorate the birth anniversary of the eminent Unani physician, educator, and freedom fighter Hakim Ajmal Khan and to honor India’s ancient healthcare traditions.
The event was organised under the directions and guidance of the Director of AYUSH J&K, Dr. Nuzhat Bashir and Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Rajesh Kumar Shavan.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Pawan Kotwal was the Chief Guest.
The welcome address was delivered by Dr. Vikram Singh Jamwal, Nodal Officer AYU
In his address, the Additional Deputy Commissioner emphasised the role of Unani medicine in modern healthcare and encouraged participants to incorporate Unani principles into their daily lives. He highlighted the significance of Unani as an ancient science introduced to India centuries ago, which has now gained global recognition. He also stressed the importance of disease prevention through Unani, which focuses on addressing root causes and promoting a holistic approach to health and well-being.
The District Nodal Officer AYUSH elaborated on the contribution of AYUSH staff in promoting preventive healthcare, particularly in strengthening immunity and managing lifestyle diseases within the community.
The celebration aimed to raise awareness about Unani’s holistic health benefits and foster a deeper understanding of preventive healthcare rooted in this traditional system.
The event featured insightful lectures on Unani medicine, including a presentation by Dr. Shabir Ahmad Bhat and other experts.
The Department of AYUSH expressed gratitude for the community’s participation and reaffirmed its commitment to promoting Unani medicine across the region.