The World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting scheduled to be held in New Delhi on April 25-27, 2025, is set to provide an important platform to shape the global health agenda. This meeting will focus on the integration and expansion of traditional medical systems with one of the sessions titled – “Restoring Balance: Increasing access to traditional medicine for health and well-being”. It is expected that this meeting will prove to be a significant achievement for the global traditional medicine sector.
Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of AYUSH, while noting the importance of the event said, “This World Health Organization Regional Meeting is an opportunity to advance a timely global dialogue on traditional medicine. The dedicated session reflects the growing global interest in holistic health, especially as we prepare for the second WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit to be held in Delhi in December.”
At the WHS regional meeting, ministers, leading scientists, CEOs, UN officials and civil society stakeholders will come together to explore innovative, inclusive and sustainable ways to a healthy life for all. Dedicated sessions on traditional medicine will seek to harness the transformative potential of linking long-tested traditional knowledge with cutting-edge scientific research.
The session on traditional medicine will have an in-depth discussion on how holistic health systems based on ancient knowledge can help meet the growing global demand for individual-centered care and contribute to health equity. Experts will elaborate on opportunities to advance wider access to safe and effective traditional medical practices by leveraging technological innovations, evidence-based research and evolving regulatory frameworks.
“The WHS regional meeting provides an important platform to promote evidence-based traditional medicine within global health discussions. The session on Traditional Medicine sets the stage for the second WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit and reflects India’s leadership in advancing traditional medicine globally,” said Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH.
With the anticipation of the second WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit, the WHS Regional Meeting in New Delhi is set to catalyze critical dialogues and partnerships that will shape the rapid development of traditional medicine in the global health landscape. It will also enhance India’s leadership role in promoting traditional medicine, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable health solutions rooted in global well-being and cultural heritage.
