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Rising lifestyle disorders, stress and mental health challenges across the world require preventive and holistic solutions, and Ayush provides evidence-supported interventions integrating body, mind and environment, said Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav.

He was addressing international dignitaries, researchers, industry leaders and practitioners from around the world after inaugurating the 3rd International Ayush Conference and Exhibition (IACE 2026) in Dubai on February 18.

Ayush systems — Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy — are increasingly recognised as holistic approaches for addressing physical, mental and social wellbeing in harmony with nature. The Minister highlighted India’s commitment to building an integrated, preventive and sustainable global health ecosystem. India is prepared to lead and collaborate with partner countries to build an integrated, evidence-based and human-centric global public health structure, he said.

A key outcome of the conference was detailed deliberation on a draft international White Paper on Ayush interventions for mind-body health. It aims to transition global understanding from experience-based practice to evidence-based validation, from isolated practices to structured treatment protocols, and from parallel systems to integrated healthcare frameworks. Once finalised, it is expected to serve as a reference document for governments, academic institutions and international organisations working in integrative medicine and public health policy.

During the three-day conference, participants from nearly 28 countries engaged in consultations, scientific discussions, and partnerships, demonstrating that traditional medicine is now at the centre of global healthcare dialogue.

The Minister recalled that the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine held in New Delhi and the Delhi Declaration reaffirmed global commitment toward evidence generation, safety standards and responsible integration of traditional medicine. He highlighted that the conference advanced this global momentum by promoting joint research programmes, academic exchanges, regulatory cooperation, investment partnerships and expansion of medical value travel and Ayush services. 

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