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Monjong Sorig Pharmaceuticals Department of Medical Services Ministry of Health
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TM History at Glance Buddha taught medicine along with Dharma in India gSo.ba.rig.pa spread to Tibet and Bhutan in 8 th century Assimilated elements from: - Greek-Roman medical system (via Persia) - Ayurvedic medical tradition (from India) - Chinese traditional medicine (China) - Pre-Buddhist shamanistic and Bon traditions of Bhutan Gained momentum in 1616-Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal’s reign
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TM History at Glance Before 1967 not institutionalized: only Penlops, Dzongpons, Debs and Elites had access Only 1967-gso-ba-rig-pa was included in the mainstream of health care services 1967- 1 st Indigenous Unit established at Dechencholing 1978 – Training center was instituted 1979 – Hospital shifted to present location 1998 – The Institute was reorganized as ITMS Today, it function as an integrated part of health care services under Ministry of Health
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Mandates of TM Services Preserve and promote the traditional medical system Provide traditional health care services to the people Develop human resources for NTMH & PRU Produce quality traditional medicines or products Conduct research and development
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Procurement & Marketing Research & Development Production of Traditional Medicine and commercial products Quality control and management Menjong Sorig Pharmaceuticals
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Product development 6 types of product ranges under development -Pharmaceutics (existing product modification) -OTC -Nutraceuticals -Health promoting -Fragrance and essence -Cosmetics and toiletries (greatest challenge) Need contract researching and manufacturing
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Publication related to TM Monograph volume I (uploaded) Monograph volume I second edition (???) Monograph volume II (uploaded) High altitude medicinal plants of Bhutan (to upload) Low altitude medicinal plants of Bhutan (to upload) Guidelines for identification & collection of medicinal plants in Bhutan (could not get soft copy)
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Publication related to TM Menjong Sorig Journal (Dzongkha & English) Khrung-poe on mineral (Dzongkha) Classification of diseases (Dzongkha) Handbook on quality control of raw materials (???) Reports on alternate sourcing of high and low altitude medicinal plants Digital photograph on research institute and some medicinal plants
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Limited research capacity -development priorities on providing basic social services -capital intensive -expensive equipments -highly specialised and technical area Ensuring sustainability -Green resources limits expansion Protection of rights and patenting Constraints and Challenges
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Promoting autonomy in management and financial self- sustainability of MSP Strengthening of Research & Development in MSP Building collaborating partners for R&D and contract manufacturing Protection of Intellectual Property Rights and patenting new findings and products Future Priorities
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