Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Experts Push for Unani Medicine Global Growth
Experts in Unani medicine gathered in Hyderabad for a special day to celebrate and discuss how to make Unani medicine more popular around the world.
They talked about making sure the medicine follows modern science rules, is easy to understand for everyone, and is known globally.
They also mentioned that Hyderabad is a big place for Unani medicine, with many doctors and companies.
They want to make sure Unani medicine can compete with big pharmaceutical companies by using modern ways to reach people.
They also reminded everyone that Unani medicine has been using things like immunomodulators for a very long time, even before they were popular now.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, some Unani medicines were part of the country's health response.
Experts called for a global push for Unani medicine with a focus on scientific integration and international visibility.
Dr Hamed Ahmed, President of UDMA, emphasized the need to meet contemporary expectations while preserving traditional heritage.
Telangana is a hub for Unani medicine with 10,000 practitioners and 64 colleges, and Hyderabad alone has 600-700 registered Unani companies.
The UDMA Day celebrations provided a platform for manufacturers to showcase their strengths and innovations.
Experts highlighted the potential for innovation and new drug development within the Unani framework, including the use of immunomodulators.
- Who
- Unani medicine experts and manufacturers
- What
- Call for global push and modernization of Unani medicine
- When
- During the 8th UDMA Day celebrations
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Why
- To meet contemporary expectations and enhance international visibility
- Event
- 8th UDMA Day Celebrations
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Organizer
- Unani Drugs Manufacturers Association (UDMA)
- Key Speaker
- Dr Hamed Ahmed, President of UDMA
- Unani Practitioners in Telangana
- 10,000
- Unani Colleges in Telangana
- 64
- Unani Companies in Hyderabad
- 600-700
- Focus Areas
- Scientific integration, regulatory clarity, international visibility