Kumudini in Public Health

Research indicates that social determinants can have a greater impact on public health. In this article, the author briefly describes the role of Kumudini Welfare Trust of Bengal in public health. In this connection, the author cites the different types of infectious and non-infectious diseases which human society has faced so far. The author also notes the various systems of medicine such as ancient Indian Ayurveda, Arabic Unani, modern Allopathic, and Homeopathy. Finally, the author points out that people in Bangladesh are increasingly turning to easily accessible homeopathic remedies, as well as ancient Ayurveda and Unani practices, which are affordable and free of side effects.