The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH), Hyderabad as a WHO Collaborating Centre (CC) for “Fundamental and Literary Research in Traditional Medicine” (CC IND-177).
- This prestigious recognition is granted for a period of four years, starting from June 3, 2024.
- NIIMH is a unit under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush.
- Established in 1956, NIIMH, Hyderabad, is a unique institution dedicated to documenting and showcasing medico-historical research in Ayurveda, Yoga Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, Homoeopathy, Biomedicine, and other related healthcare disciplines in India.