National Seminar on Liver & Biliary Wellness via Ayurveda

The Ministry of AYUSH, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has announced a two-day national seminar titled “Hepatobiliary Wellness through Ayurveda: Bridging Traditional Wisdom with Contemporary Science” to be held in Bhubaneswar from 25–26 October. 

This initiative reflects India’s push to integrate Ayurvedic principles into specialised medical domains and to foster collaborative research between traditional and modern medicine.

Surge in Ayurveda-Medical Tourism in Kerala

A report highlights that wellness tourists from Oman, Maldives, Bangladesh and the UK are increasingly travelling to Kerala for authentic Ayurvedic medical treatments and rejuvenation programmes. 

This surge underscores the growing global demand for Ayurveda-rooted care and India’s potential as a hub for wellness tourism.

In South Africa, the University of the Free State (UFS) has been awarded a substantial grant by the World Health Organization (WHO) to develop a global traditional-medicine research platform which includes work on Ayurveda and allied systems. 

This signals a strengthening of the research infrastructure for traditional medicines in the African context — and a growing role for Ayurveda in global health-research networks.

While no specific new event on 24 October was located for North America, we note that the global mindset and educational models continue to drive demand for Ayurveda training and integrative-health frameworks. For example, the 2025 Global Ayurveda Online Summit (held earlier in October) drew participants from North America, emphasising the region’s role in global Ayurveda discourse. 

Though discrete news from South America dated 24 October was scarce, the broader trend of Ayurveda’s global spread suggests developing interest. From online training modules to wellness retreats inspired by Ayurvedic principles, South America is becoming part of the global network of Ayurveda adoption.

In Europe, the wellness-industry embrace of Ayurveda continues. A feature article summarises how Indian healing systems — particularly Ayurveda — are shaping global wellness trends, including in European markets. 

This points to increasing adoption of Ayurvedic approaches in preventive-health, wellness tourism and integrative care in Europe.

Although we did not locate a specific Australia-based event for 24 October, indications are strong that Australian integrative-health and wellness spheres are increasingly working with Ayurvedic concepts  from lifestyle programmes to practitioner training.

The India seminar on hepatobiliary wellness highlights a trend toward clinical-specialisation in Ayurveda rather than only general wellness.

The Kerala surge in wellness tourism underscores economic opportunity in Ayurvedic medical-tourism and global wellness markets.

The WHO-grant to UFS in South Africa signals research-and-regulation momentum for Ayurveda and allied systems in non-Indian contexts.

The Europe and North America contexts reflect Ayurveda’s growing global cultural & wellness footprint — implying integration beyond India’s borders.

For regions such as South America and Australia, the absence (so far) of major news may reflect emergent opportunities rather than absence of interest  suggesting potential growth zones.

Disclaimer

This blog is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, regulatory, professional or business advice. The information is compiled from publicly available sources as of 24 October 2025. Neither the author nor AYURVEDA Initiative for Global Health guarantees the accuracy, completeness or applicability of the information for any particular individual, region or business context. Always consult qualified Ayurvedic practitioners, healthcare professionals, accredited educational institutions or regulatory authorities before making clinical, educational or business decisions.