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India and WHO Collaborate to Revolutionize Traditional Medicine
11 Nov
Summary
- India and WHO host Ambassadors' Reception for 2nd Global Summit on Traditional Medicine
- Ayush Minister highlights traditional medicine's role in equitable, accessible healthcare
- WHO Regional Director emphasizes traditional medicine's integral part in "Health for All"
In November 2025, the Ministry of Ayush in India, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), hosted an Ambassadors' Reception in New Delhi as a precursor to the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine. The summit, scheduled for December 17-19, 2025, represents a milestone in India's pursuit of equitable, accessible, and evidence-based healthcare systems worldwide.
Addressing the gathering, Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav emphasized that traditional medicine is a repository of cultural identity and collective knowledge, and the world has renewed its appreciation for integrative health approaches. The Ministry of Ayush, working closely with the WHO and the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar, aims to strengthen research, enhance quality and safety standards, and ensure the benefits of traditional medicine are available to all.
Dr. Poonam Khetrapal, Regional Director Emeritus of the WHO South-East Asia Region, stated that traditional medicine is an integral part of achieving "Health for All." The summit's theme, "Restoring Balance: The Science and Practice of Health and Wellbeing," reflects India's commitment to holistic health and traditional medicine. The gathering marked an important milestone in integrating time-tested healing traditions with contemporary scientific understanding, as the world recognizes the growing significance of traditional medicine in universal health coverage.
