CULTURAL CROSS – CURRENT – TRIBAL MEDICINE AYURVEDA AND MODERN MEDICINE IN THE CONTEXT OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE: (A Balanced View)
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چکیده
This article is based on author's reflections born out of a live programme to strengthen the Primary health care in a tribal area (Karjat) in Maharashtra State.
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دوره 5 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 1985