IMA Criticizes Maharashtra Medical Council’s Nod for Homeopaths to Practice Modern Medicine

Quick Summary

• The Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) has issued a notification permitting homeopaths to prescribe modern medicines after completing a six-month Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology (CCMP).
• MMC announced that CCMP-qualified doctors can register on its portal starting July 15,2025,following government directives based on legal advice from the Law and Judiciary Department.
• The Indian Medical Association (IMA) opposes the decision, citing potential risks of misleading patients and diluting modern medical practices.
• Dr. shivkumar Utture, IMA national vice president, expressed concerns about ethical violation and confusion among patients. He noted that the matter is sub judice with Bombay High Court granting a stay on related amendments.
• IMA claims there was no consultation with them during deliberations involving homeopathy councils and colleges.
• If their demands for revocation are unmet, IMA plans a protest by withdrawing non-emergency health services for 24 hours on July 11.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The decision by MMC to allow homeopaths limited authorization to prescribe modern medicine through CCMP training reflects deeper issues surrounding healthcare regulation in India.While designed as an integration mechanism for alternative medicine practitioners into mainstream clinical settings, the move raises valid concerns about patient safety and clarity regarding professional qualifications. stakeholders like the IMA argue that such decisions should undergo broader consultations across medical sectors to prevent erosion of trust in healthcare delivery systems.

Legally contested reforms may also stall practical implementation due to procedural challenges or public backlash. for MMC’s proposed framework to gain acceptance without triggering polarizing effects between different fields of practice within medicine, transparency around qualification criteria and scope of practice will be critical moving forward.

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