A first-of-its-kind global summit on Traditional Medicine is set to take place on August 17-18, 2023, at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The summit will be organised by the World Health Organization (WHO) and co-hosted by the Ministry of Ayush,
The summit will take into account the vast experience and expertise of the country and this highly anticipated event will serve as a platform for experts and practitioners to delve into the latest scientific advancements and evidence-based knowledge in the sector, with the ultimate goal of ensuring health and well-being for all.
The Director-General of WHO, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, will inaugurate the event in the presence of Minister of Health Mansukh Mandaviya and Minister of Ayush Sarbananda Sonowal.
G20 health Ministers, Regional Directors of WHO and eminent invitees from countries across WHO's six regions are expected to grace the event along with scientists, practitioners of traditional medicine, health workers and members of civil society organisations.
The summit's outcome will be a declaration, and this declaration will assist WHO in shaping the future of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine.
In 2022, WHO, with the support of the Government of India, established the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM). Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, laid the foundation stone of WHO-GCTM last year in the presence of the Director-General, WHO, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Key Takeaways
- The event is set to take place on 17th-18th August at Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- The WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) is a knowledge centre for traditional medicine.
- 88% of all countries are estimated to use traditional medicine, such as herbal medicines, acupuncture, yoga, indigenous therapies and others.
