Department of Ayurveda, School of Health and Applied Science, shares its integrative health programmes with practitioners and the public
Kuala Lumpur, 11 October 2026 – Lincoln University College (LUC) took part in the Gut Health Conference 2026, held from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm at Manhattan II, Level 14, Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur. The one-day conference, themed “Integrative Approaches to Digestive Wellness”, was organised by the Malaysia Ayurveda Professionals Association (MAPA) and supported by the High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur.
Organisers and Distinguished Guests
The conference was organised by the Malaysia Ayurveda Professionals Association (MAPA), with Tan Sri Ravindran Menon, Executive Director of Hartasuma Sdn Bhd, serving as Chief Patron of MAPA.
The Chief Guest was His Excellency Shri Somnath Ghosh, High Commissioner of India to Malaysia. The Guest of Honour was Dr. Suhaila binti Ismail, Director of the Traditional and Complementary Medicine Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia.
A Meeting of Tradition and Modern Science
Themed “Science. Connection. Transformation. Better Gut. Better You. Better Future.”, the conference brought together oncologists, Ayurvedic physicians, homeopaths and wellness experts from Malaysia and India. Together, they explored the science and traditional wisdom behind digestive health, the gut microbiome, and the connection between the gut, the mind and immunity.
The programme included talks on the gut and modern oncology, the Ayurvedic concepts of Agni, Ama and silent inflammation, IBS and GERD, the link between gut health and diabetes, the gut–mind connection, and the homeopathic approach to chronic gut disorders. Moderated panel discussions gave participants the chance to ask questions directly to the speakers.
Panel Discussion II was moderated by Dr. Salma Vemala, Senior Lecturer at Lincoln University College. Among the panellists was Dr. Priya C. Nair, Senior Ayurvedic Consultant and Chief Medical Officer at Ayurneva Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, together with other senior Ayurvedic physicians and educators.
Lincoln University College at the Conference
The Department of Ayurveda, School of Health and Applied Science, took part with a marketing booth, where visitors learned about how LUC prepares the next generation of practitioners in Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Homeopathy. Our team spoke with healthcare professionals, practitioners and members of the public about the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine programme, for which the November intake is now open.
The audience’s favourite was Dr. Priya C. Nair, whose warm and engaging presentation won the hearts of everyone in the hall. We were delighted that she took the time to visit the LUC booth and to meet our team.
Supporting Health Education and Community Awareness
Events like this bring professionals and the public together to learn, share and build stronger links across the integrative healthcare community. LUC is proud to take part in such platforms, as they support our commitment to quality health education, professional development and greater public awareness of healthy living.
We thank the Malaysia Ayurveda Professionals Association (MAPA) for the kind invitation and for the opportunity to be part of this meaningful event.
About the Programme
For more information on the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and other programmes at the School of Health and Applied Science, please contact us on 011-7242 0241.
