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e-content generation

of The Syllabus of Tahaffuzzi wa Samaji Tib

(Preventive and Social Medicine) including Tibb-e-Qanoon wa Ilmul Sumoom (Medical

Jurisprudence & Toxicology) of Graduate (B.U.M.S.) and MD (Hifzan-e-Sehat wa Samaji

Tib/Tahaffuzzi wa Samaji Tib) courses

Dr. S.M. Safdar AshrafPrincipal Investigator

Department of Hifzan-e-Sehat wa Samaji Tib /Tahaffuzzi wa Samaji Tib

(Preventive and Social Medicine) Faculty of Unani Medicine

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002

Co-Principal Investigators

Dr. Ammar Ibne AnwarDr. Abdul Aziz Khan

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Unani employs a holistic approach to the prevention and treatment of disease. It accepts the importance of the physical, mental and spiritual dimensions of the individual person, and bears these in mind, especially during treatment. It differs from conventional medicine in that it not only addresses the symptoms of lifestyle diseases but also identifies and deals with the underlying causes. The temperamental / humoral theory provides for a comprehensive understanding of the risk factors, pathological processes and therapeutic interventions for the effective management and treatment of lifestyle diseases.

This system is recognized by Govt. of India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, under the Act-1970, to provide for the constitution of a Central Council of Indian Medicine and to maintain a Central Register of Indian Medicine. The CCIM makes the education regulations. This is a statutory body set up by an Act of Parliament. The training and education in Unani are being regulated by the CCIM Act. At present lots of recognized under graduate and P.G. Unani colleges with their specialties in the P.G. courses are nourishing the Unani students as future bright perspective Doctors with the depth of Unani concepts and fundamentals.

Introduction

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Global Scenario

Unani degree holder can now practice in UAE. As a result of increasing demand and interest in the use of traditional complimentary and alternative medicine (TCAM) therapies in medical practices the UAE Ministry of Health has permitted graduates of alternate medicine to practice traditional medicine in their country.

Five years degree course (Bachelor of Unani Tibb Medicine (BUTM) awarded by the University of the Western Cape. and after one year intern- ship they are treated as a registered practitioner.

In Bangladesh five years degree course in Unani Medicine recognized by the University of Dhaka and other University.

In Srilanka, Five years degree course in Unani medicine at Institute of indigenous Medicine University of Colombo, Srilanka.

So the Unani Tibb is becoming popular in USA, UK, South Africa, Kuwait, Australia, Canada, Germany, Middle East and Far Eastern countries. So the e-version enable us to disperse our knowledge in the global perspective.

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The Fundamentals of Hifzane SehatIlaj-bil-Ghiza (Dietotherapy), Ilaj-bit-Tadbeer (Regimenal Therapy)Six Essentials of Life (Asbabe Sitta Zarooria).

Ilaj-bil-Ghiza (Dietotherapy)It aims at treating certain ailments by controlling the intake of

food and regulating the quality of the food. The traditional system of medicine, Unani lays stress on the importance of diet on health. According to Avicenna, most of the illnesses arise as a result of prolonged disorders related to diet and regimen. The objectives of diet therapy is to increase or decrease body weight , to rest a particular organ, to  adjust  the  diet  to  the  body’s  ability  to  use certain foods, to produce a specific effect as a remedy (e.g., regulation of blood sugar in diabetes), to overcome deficiencies by the addition of food rich   in   some necessary   element   and to provide  ease  of  digestion  by  omitting irritating  substances,  such  as  fiber,  spices,  or high-fat foods.

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Ilaj-bit-Tadbeer (Regimenal Therapy) There are 12 identified specific regimental therapies in Unani medicine. These include Cupping (Hajamat), Leaching (Taleeq), Venesection (Fasad), Dalak (Massage), Hammam (Turkish bath), Exercise (Riyazat), Diuresis (Idrar), Sweating (Tareeq), Cauterization (Kai), Counter irritation (Imala), Purging (Ishal) and Vomiting (Qai). Some of commonly used Regimental therapies are as follows:

Riyazat (Exercise) Any type of exercise (hard, moderate or light) produces different effect in the body. The moderate exercise increases Hararat-e-Ghariziya (Vital force of body), helps to eliminate the waste products of body through urine, stool and sweat etc. It makes the organs stronger and increases the appetite.

Dalak (Massage) Any method of pressure on or friction against, or stroking, kneading, rubbing, tapping, pounding, vibrating or stimulating of the external soft parts of the body with the hands or other objects like rough cloth with or without rubbing oils, creams, lotions, ointments or other similar preparations used in this practice. Unani medicine describes detailed types of massage e.g. hard massage, soft massage, prolonged massage or moderate massage.

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Leaching (Taleeq) Leeches have been used in medicine for thousands of years. Leeches remove blood ("phlebotomize") from their host, and they release pain-killing (anesthetic) and blood-thinning (anticoagulant) substances with their saliva. Live leeches are currently used to treat blood-congested limbs, which otherwise might die or require amputation, if the pooling blood cannot be removed any other way. They are also sometimes used to provide pain relief, and for many other therapeutic effects.

Cupping (Hajamat) Refers to as an ancient Unani practice in which a cup is applied to the skin and the pressure in the cup is reduced (by using change in heat or by suctioning out air), so that the skin and superficial muscle layer is drawn into and held in the cup. In some cases, the cup may be moved while the suction of skin is active, causing a regional pulling of the skin and muscle It improves the regional circulation and helps in the chronic aliments of joints.

Six Essentials of Life (Asbabe Sitta Zarooria). These six factors essentially influence each and every one and all mental and somatic diseases are due to their imbalance. The correct application of these factors can lead to long and healthy life. Unani system of medicine recognizes the influence of surroundings and ecological conditions on the state of health of human beings. A balanced relationship between the six essential factors keeps the humors and the temperament on the right track. The non-essential factors like habit, habitat, cosmic and terrestrial influences, social factors, profession etc influence only those who come across them. This system aims at restoring the equilibrium of various elements and faculties of the human body. It places great emphasis, on the one hand, on the maintenance of proper ecological balance and on the other, on keeping water, food and air free from pollution.

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Aims and Objectives The main aim and objective as per the mission guideline is to generate an educational e-portal for the students researchers and teachers of Hifzan-e-Sehat wa Samaji Tib/Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tib (Preventive and Social Medicine) and Tibb-e-Qanoon wa Ilmul Sumoom (Medical Jurisprudence & Toxicology) of Unani System of Medicine in India and seekers worldwide, with following information:

Course content of UG (BUMS) & PG (MD) Program in e-mode Expert’s views/talk Thrust areas of research on the subject A database of human resource of the department concerned Talk to a teacher (online educational interaction) e-content on health awareness National Health Programme Primary Health Care Vaccination Rehabilitation etc.

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Methodology Recording of the class lectures and editing them by adding

required videos/pictures/simulation models according to the topic of the syllabus.

Converting class notes/texts in power point mode. By developing animation/simulation models concerned with the

syllabus for easy understanding of the topic to the students. Recording of discussion with the students and research scholars on selected topics.

Recording of the lectures by eminent scholars on the subject. By arranging seminar/workshop/conferences/symposia on the

subject and make the details available on the e-portal. By providing a list of thrust areas of research in the field /subject

and other helpful information in this regard.

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Layout Plan/Flow-Chart of the Project Purchase of items & assignment

of human resourcesCollection of available e-book

and e-journals

Teacher’s digital empowerment (e-learning)

Generation of animation/simulation models as per topic of the syllabus

with the help of concerned teacher and computer expert and attach them with

specific topic.

Class notes/syllabus text to be converted

into power point

Finally, making availability of these e-

content on the e-portal of the Department of Hifzane Sehat wa Samaji Tib, Faculty of Unani Medicine, AMU,

Aligarh with the help of web developer/designer

Recording of lectures by special invitees

Organizing Conferences/Seminars and record them

Generating database of the teachers

Lectures/discussions to be recorded in AV-

Mode

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Notes/ Texts in power

point

Related videos

Related pictures/phot

os

Topic’s Animation/ simulation

Click here for FAQs

For example, User has clicked on the topic,

“GLOBAL WARMING”. He/she will have following Options of Interest

Learner enters the main

e-portal of the Department Next Click

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Justification The generation of e-content of Hifzan-e-Sehat wa Samaji

Tib/Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tib (Preventive and Social Medicine) and Tibb-e-Qanoon wa Ilmul Sumoom (Medical Jurisprudence & Toxicology) of Unani System of Medicine under the ambitious project of NME through ICT will enhance and upgrade the educational standard among various Unani Medical Colleges and other multidisciplinary units of Unani System of Medicine across India. Simultaneously, it will also be fruitful for other relevant institutions.

It will prove out to be a mile stone in the perspective of distant education. It will lend a hand to the ongoing mission of the organizations like IGNOU etc. It will facilitate to satisfy the curiosity regarding the fundamentals of Unani System of Medicine among the general masses as well as specialized academicians of the field which is the ultimate goal of the mission.

Maintenance and awareness of health of an individual and community as well at affordable cost with technology enabled across, that will not be limited by geographical constraints.

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Deliverables year-wise and its Possible

contribution to major Objectives of Mission

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2009-10: establishment of infrastructure for the generation of e-content.

2010-11: generation of e-content of 06 courses of Tahaffuzzi wa Samaji Tib (Preventive and Social Medicine) and Tibb-e-Qanoon wa Ilmul Sumoom (Medical Jurisprudence & Toxicology) of B.U.M.S. degree. Details as follows:

• Course I: Hifzane Sehat -- Maholiyat, Ghiza aur Jismani Safai (Environment, Nutrition and Personal Hygiene)

• Course II: Amraze Motaddiya Wa Wabaiya (Infectious and Epidemic Diseases)

• Course III: Practical Hifzan-e-sehat wa samaji tib / Tahaffuzzi wa Samaji Tib (Preventive and Social Medicine)

• Course IV: Tibb-e-Qanoon (Medical Jurisprudence)• Course V: Ilmul Sumoom (Toxicology)• Course VI: Practical Tibb-e-Qanoon wa Ilmul Sumoom

(Medical Jurisprudence & Toxicology)

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2011-12: generation of e-content of 07 courses of MD (Hifzan-e-Sehat wa Samaji Tib/Tahaffuzzi wa Samaji Tib).

Course VII: Tarikh-e-Hifzane Sehat (History of Hifzane Sehat wa Samaji Tib)

Course VIII: Nazariah Sehat-wa-Marz, Moholyati Asrat-wa-Sehati Tanzeemat (Concept of health and diseases. Environmental influences & Health Organizations)

Course IX: Usool-e-Tahqeeq-wa-Hayati Shymariyat (Research Methods & Bio-statistics)

Course X: Asbab-e-Siitta Zaroriya-Mai-Jadeed izafat (Six essentials with recent additions)

Course XI: Dalak, Riyazat, Hammam Ka Itlaqi Pehloo. (Application of Massage, Physical Exercise & Bath)

Course XII: Amraz-e-Mutaddi-Wabai-wa Tahaffuzi Iqdamaat (Communicable diseases & preventive measures)

Course XIII: Qaumi Sehat, Khandani Bahbood, Jinsi Ikhtilati Amraz-wa-Amraz-e-Kahoolat (National Health, Family Welfare, Sexually transmitted diseases and Geriatrics)

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Time Schedule (year-wise) Tasks

S. No. Task Duration Session

Task # 1 Establishment of infrastructure

06 months 2009-10

Task # 2 Generation of e-content of 03 courses (Course I to III )

06 months 2010-11

Task # 3 Generation of e-content of 03 courses (Course IV to VI )

06 months 2010-11

Task # 4 Generation of e-content of 03 courses (Course VII to IX)

06 months 2010-11

Task # 5 Generation of e-content of 04 courses (Course X to XIII)

06 months 2011-12

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Budget

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Details of financial outlay in year wise for recurring and non-recurring funds

S. No. Items 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

1 Recurring Budget

4.5 14.5 16

2 Amount Required for 13 courses

--- 42 49

3 Non-Recurring Items

79 --- ---

Total 83.5 56.5 65

Grand Total 205 lakhs

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SNo. Items Cost (in lakhs )

1 For Site Preparation

Video camera (camcorder) stationary 2.6

Video camera (portable) .5

LCD projector (2 nos.) 6.7

LCD Monitor 52 inches 3

Computer set (5 nos) 2

Main server 1.3

Laptop (2 nos) 1.8

Printer, scanner, copier (2 nos) 1.4

UPS (6 nos) .5

LCD Screen (2 nos) .2

Mixer, Encoding Station, & Software 2

Audio, Mic., Amplifier 1.5

Furnitures etc 2

Fitting & Cabling 2

Installation charges 1

ACs 1

Non-Recurring items

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2 Networking between classrooms 5

3 Reprographic facilities 2

4 Xeroxing and printing 2

5 Other furniture 2

6 Green energy (canopy) 5

7 UPS (10 KVA) for central editing facility 2.5

8 Network attached storage (24 TB) 5

9 Equipments pertaining to 13 courses 26

GRAND TOTAL 79 lakhs

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SNo Items 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

1 Manpower

R. A. (02 Nos.) 2.4 2.4

Web designer (01 Nos.) .9 .9

Animation/Simulation expert ((01 Nos.) 1.5 1.5

Technical assistants for CAD, Corel Draw, Photoshop etc (01 Nos.)

1.2 1.2

AV Operator .7 .7

2 AMC for hardware .5 .5

3 Stationary (including computer stationary) .5 1.5 1.5

4 Consumables (other) .5 1.3 1.3

5 Contingency 1.5 2 3

6 Travel 1 1.5 2

7 Miscellaneous 1 1 1

Total 4.5 14.5 16

Grand total 35 lakhs

Recurring Budget

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Principal investigator:Dr. S. M. Safdar Ashraf,

Reader & Chairman,

Co-Principal Investigators: Dr. Ammar Ibne Anwar,

Lecturer

Dr. Abdul Aziz Khan, Guest Faculty

Department of Hifzan-e-Sehat wa Samaji Tib/Tahaffuzzi wa Samaji Tib (Preventive and Social

Medicine) Faculty of Unani Medicine,

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP.

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