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Published – August 11, 2026 04:52 pm IST – New Delhi
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As autoimmune diseases emerge as one of the fastest-growing public health challenges worldwide, researchers are increasingly looking beyond conventional approaches to understand why the body’s immune system turns against itself. An international conference slated to take place in September in Udupi, Karnataka, aims to examine whether principles from Ayurveda can complement modern immunology in addressing these complex disorders.
The sixth International Conference on Translational Ayurveda in Autoimmune Disorders, ‘Kshamatvam 2026’, will be held at the Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda, Hospital and Research Centre (SDMAHRC), Udupi, from September 29 to October 1, 2026. The event will begin with pre-conference workshops on September 29, followed by two days of scientific deliberations.
“The conference comes at a time when autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, and psoriasis, are being diagnosed with increasing frequency across the world. Although advances in immunology have led to improved therapies, many patients continue to require lifelong treatment, prompting interest in complementary approaches that focus on prevention, immune regulation, and quality of life,’’ Mamatha K.V., principal, SDMAHRC, said.