Homeopathic Medical System is officially recognized by Government of Pakistan. The system of training, examination, award of diplomas in homeopathy and registration of homeopaths is controlled by National Council for Homeopathy. The Council works under the Ministry of Health, Government of Pakistan and is responsible for formulating policies related with homeopathic practice, conducting examinations, approving new homeopathic colleges and registering the practitioners.
To be eligible to practice homeopathy in Pakistan, one has to go through the following procedure:
- Undergo a four years’ training course that is “Diploma in Homeopathic Medical System (DHMS)” and qualify.
- Undergo apprenticeship with a qualified homeopath for six months to be eligible to get the Diploma.
- Registration by the National Council for Homeopathy as homeopathic medical
practitioner, which is mandatory. In Pakistan, no one is allowed to practice
homeopathy without this registration even if he/she holds the DHMS. Registration
with the Council also makes a person eligible for the job of a homeopath in
government hospitals in Pakistan.
There is no shortcut to this process.
In the year 2007, Pakistan had approximately 140,000 registered homeopaths and about 140 homeopathic colleges with an upward trend. By now this number must have increased considerably. There is also a constantly growing interest in getting homeopathic treatment for both chronic and acute diseases due to advantages of the system.
There are a good number of homeopathic pharmacies manufacturing standard homeopathic medicines, which are also exported. Homeopathic medicines are freely available in Pakistan and can be bought by anyone without prescription from the doctor. This is because they are safe to use.
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