India, WHO Set Stage for Global Summit on Traditional Medicine


Traditional medicine is a repository of cultural identity, community wisdom, and humanity’s collective knowledge of nature and wellbeing, and the world has renewed its appreciation for integrative health approaches that combine traditional wisdom with modern medical science. Working closely with WHO and the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar, we aim to strengthen research, enhance quality and safety standards, and ensure that the benefits of traditional medicine are available to all. This is another milestone in our shared pursuit of equitable, accessible, and evidence-based healthcare systems across the world, said Chief Guest Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (IC), Ministry of Ayush and Union Minister of State for Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. He was speaking at the Ambassadors’ Reception in New Delhi on November 10 as a precursor to the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine scheduled for 17-19 December in New Delhi.

Referring to the Summit’s theme, ‘Restoring Balance: The Science and Practice of Health and Wellbeing’, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush stated that “it reflects our commitment to holistic health and traditional medicine. India, in collaboration with WHO and global partners, is working to strengthen standards, advance research, and ensure quality assurance, and we are confident that this global dialogue will foster meaningful international cooperation.”

India’s partnership with WHO strengthens research, validation, and safe integration of traditional medicine worldwide, said Ambassador Sibi George, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs.

The high-level gathering briefed ambassadors, high commissioners, and diplomatic representatives on the summit vision, global health relevance, and opportunities for multilateral cooperation in advancing evidence-based traditional medicine.


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