Marengo Asia Hospitals and BAPIO Training Academy, in association with the Ministry of Ayush, announce training pathways for AYUSH doctors

Delhi, 9 October 2026: Marengo Asia Hospitals and BAPIO Training Academy, in association with the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, today announced initiatives in clinical skill upgradation of AYUSH doctors (BHMS & BAMS) at the second edition of the Indo-UK Healthcare Conclave in Delhi. Inaugurated by Shri Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, Minister of State, Ayush, Government of India, the Conclave focuses on enhancing the healthcare skills and strengthening continuity of care through structured education, supervised clinical training and assessment through this India–UK partnerships.

The initiatives include two certificate pathways for AYUSH graduates and postgraduates which aims to strengthen their clinical skills ensuring patient safety and creating continuity of care, within the system.

Under the theme “Bridging Healthcare, Education and Innovation”, the two-day Conclave brings together policymakers, clinicians, academicians, healthcare leaders and innovators from India and the United Kingdom. It builds on the inaugural edition held in the UK in 2025, chaired by Dr Sanjay Jaiswal, Member of Parliament and Chair, Indo-UK Healthcare Alliance, with an emphasis on translating dialogue into practical programmes and sustained institutional partnerships.

Certificate pathways for AYUSH professionals

The AYUSH clinical-skills initiative comprises a six-month Certificate in Acute Care & Emergency Support and a six-month Certificate in Lifestyle Health & Well-Being Counselling & Practice. Both pathways are designed for AYUSH graduates and postgraduates and combine structured teaching with supervised practical training.

The acute care pathway focuses on further developing the talent of these doctors, preparing them for defined clinical, administrative and leadership roles within emergency departments and critical care units. Training includes recognition of patient deterioration, timely escalation, communication, documentation, patient safety, ER & critical care management as well as operational assistance within multidisciplinary teams.

The lifestyle health pathway focuses on preventive health and evidence-informed counselling, including nutrition, physical activity, wellness and longevity, sleep, stress management, behaviour change, health check-ups and appropriate referral. It is intended to support hospital wellness services, preventive health departments and corporate or community wellness programmes.

Adding to this, Dr Raajiv Singhal, Founding Member, Group Managing Director & CEO, Marengo Asia Hospitals said, “For us, the value of this partnership lies in what it changes for patients and healthcare teams. The value lies in continuing to strengthen the ecosystem, share the learnings of both India and the UK, elevate the standard of care, and bring greater quality and governance so that the ultimate beneficiary is the patient. That is the true test of any partnership and association through these kinds of forums. The initiatives announced today bring together structured clinical training, supervised practice and a strong focus on quality. Through our clinical corridor philosophy of the 3TsTeach. Train. Treat., we want to build lasting capability in emergency and critical care, support preventive health and ensure that knowledge exchange translates into safer care and better outcomes.”

Prof Parag Singhal OBE, Chief Executive, BAPIO Training Academy, and Vice Chair, Indo-UK Healthcare Alliance, added, “India and the United Kingdom have much to learn from each other. Our aim is to make that exchange practical through hospital-based training, shared teaching, rigorous assessment and clinical collaboration. These initiatives are designed to help healthcare professionals develop their skills while strengthening the systems in which they work. The focus is on lasting educational partnerships that benefit both clinicians and patients.”

Through these initiatives, Marengo Asia Hospitals and BAPIO Training Academy seek to establish a continuing platform for India–UK collaboration in healthcare education, clinical practice and innovation, with a shared focus on patient care.