CCRAS-NIIMH Designated WHO Collaborating Centre

Key Points

• 1The WHO designated the National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH), Hyderabad, as a WHO Collaborating Centre.
• 2The designation is for "Fundamental and Literary Research in Traditional Medicine".
• 3The recognition is granted for four years, starting from June 3, 2024.
• 4NIIMH, Hyderabad, was established in 1956.
• 5The institute is dedicated to medico-historical research in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and others.
• 6The Institute has various digital initiatives, including the AMAR Portal and the SAHI Portal.
• 7CCRAS-NIIMH, Hyderabad, is the third WHO Collaborating Centre in the domain of Traditional Medicine in India.