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Global Health Summit Eyes Traditional Medicine Integration
11 Dec
Summary
- Over 100 countries to convene at the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine.
- The summit aims to create a 10-year global roadmap for integrating traditional medicine.
- Focus on evidence-based practice, research, and regulatory frameworks will be emphasized.
The second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine is set to convene in New Delhi, bringing together participants from more than 100 countries. This significant gathering will focus on the theme, 'Restoring Balance: The Science and Practice of Health and Well-Being,' marking a crucial step towards embedding traditional medicine into contemporary healthcare.
The summit's primary objective is to formulate a decade-long global strategy. This roadmap will guide the evidence-based, equitable, and sustainable integration of traditional, complementary, integrative, and Indigenous medicine into national health systems worldwide.
Furthermore, the event will highlight the necessity of advancing research, fostering innovation, and strengthening regulatory frameworks. These efforts are vital to bridge existing global evidence gaps and ensure the effective and safe use of traditional healing practices.
