A meeting of All India Unani Tibbi Conference, A.P. Branch was held at Dr. Ahmed Ashraf Hall at Talaab Katta, Hyderabad yesterday. Dr. Iftekhar Jehan Begum, Vice President of the Conference presided over the function Dr. Khaja Badaruddin, Vice President told that it has decided to hold a two day National Seminar on Unani Medicine in December in Hyderabad. It was decided to elicit proposals from all the members and Unani practitioners about the seminar.
The names of preparatory committee and reception committee were considered in the meeting. It was decided to seek cooperation from the Department of AYUSH, Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine and other related institutions.
A committee was formed to liaise with the Govt. of A.P. It was also decided to organize an exhibition of Medicinal plants and herbs, publication of a souvenir, sale counter of Unani products, free medical camp, cultural programme and excursion for external delegates. Dr. Khaja Bahauddin Ansari, Assistant Director of Central Research Institute in Unani Medicine, Hyderabad and Secretary of the Conference mentioned the cooperation offered by Dr. Athaullah Shareef, Director of the Institute.
A meeting of the members will be held at 4 p.m. on 10th September at Awami Daswakhana, Abids, for the constitution of various committees for making arrangements of the seminar. Hakeem Syed Ghousuddin expressed the grief over the sad demise of Hakeem Mohammed Jehangir Khan, member of All India Unani Tibbi Conference. He highlighted his association with the activities of the conference. The members prayed for him. A large number of members, doctors and Unani research scholars attended the meeting. Dr. Abul Hasan Ashraf, convener of the programme proposed the vote of thanks.
—-Siasat News