29/10/2025
The Tahreek-e-Unani Medical Organization, Tamil Nadu Unani Medical Association, and Tamil Nadu Unani Doctors Forum (TNUDF) jointly organized a one-day seminar on the topic "Challenges and Opportunities for Unani Medicine Development" at the Islamiah College in Vaniyambadi on 26.10.25. Hundreds of Unani doctors from Vellore, Tirupathur, and surrounding districts participated in this event.
The event was inaugurated by Dr. Imthiyaz Ahmed with reciting some versions of Quran.Dr.Ifthikhar Ahmed & Dr.Farhan Ahmed Hosted the whole event.Dr.Afzal Khan moderated the stage..Dr. Ifthikhar Ahmed, President of the Tamil Nadu Unani Doctors Forum, delivered the welcome address. Then, the college principal and correspondent Janab Khaiser Ahmed Sahib was honored with shawl and Memento for token of respect .
Following this, Dr. J. Ershad, President of the Tamil Nadu Unani Medical Association, welcomed everyone and invited Dr. Prof. Nadeem Afroze, PhD, who is a professor of the college who provided full cooperation for the event, to the stage. He was also honored with a souvenir shawl.
Next, Dr. Athar Parvez Ansari, MD, Chief Research Officer at the Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine in Royapuram, Chennai, gave a Powerpoint presentation explaining the disease "Gout" and Unani medical internal and external treatment methods.
Then, Dr. Farooqui Shazia Parveen, MD, PhD, Research Officer at the same center, gave a presentation explaining Unani medical external treatment methods (Ilaj Bil Tadbir)
Thereafter, Dr. Hakeem Imamuddin Ahmed, former Principal of the Government Unani Medical College, gave a presentation on the topic "Psoriasis Disease - Unani Medicine." The explanation with before and after treatment photos was beneficial to Unani doctors.
Next, Dr. Mussadiq Ahmed, a third-year postgraduate student of Government Unani Medical College in Chennai, explained the Career Guidance for postgraduate studies through a ppt. This talk was helpful and encouraging for young Unani doctors.
After that, Dr. Khaiser Rabee, MD, Professor at the Government Unani Medical College, delivered an inspiring speech on the significance of Unani medicine, its current status, and today's need for Unani medical practice.
Then, Dr. Shajahan, President of the Hippocrates Academy, explained the legal issues faced by Unani doctors and their solutions, supported by central and state government laws.
Following this, Dr. Ershad, President of the Tamil Nadu Unani Medical Association, detailed through PowerPoint presentations the contributions made so far by the Tahreek-e-Unani Medical Organization and the Tamil Nadu Unani Medical Association, and explained future plans.
Later, Dr. Syed Imaduddin, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Herbicure Unani Speciality Hospital, excellently explained through a ppt how to start, operate effectively, and manage a Unani medical clinic and hospital.
Finally, Dr. Ifthikhar Ahmed, President of the Tamil Nadu Unani Doctors Forum, explained the difficulties encountered in general medical practice and their appropriate solutions through a presentation.
Souvenir mementos were presented to all speakers as a mark of honor. Thanks were extended to all the participating doctors.
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