{"id":15256,"date":"2026-01-09T14:37:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T09:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=15256"},"modified":"2026-01-09T14:38:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T09:08:09","slug":"india-strengthens-global-leadership-in-traditional-medicine-through-bilateral-meetings-with-16-nations-on-the-second-day-of-who-global-summit-in-new-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=15256","title":{"rendered":"India strengthens global leadership in Traditional Medicine through bilateral meetings with 16 nations on the second day of WHO Global Summit in New Delhi"},"content":{"rendered":"
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India strengthens global leadership in Traditional Medicine through bilateral meetings with 16 nations on the second day of WHO Global Summit in New Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n


\nUnion Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav meets WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to express gratitude for advancing Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine globally<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Bilateral meetings with 16 nations strengthen India’s role in Traditional Medicine at Global Summit<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Experts from Australia, Morocco, Iran, Uganda, Canada, Switzerland, USA, UK, Colombia, Brazil, New Zealand, Germany, Nepal, South Korea, and Sri Lanka share insights at Plenary 2, Plenary 3, and Parallel Sessions of the Summit<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

India and Cuba Sign MoU to Strengthen Ayurveda Collaboration Through AIIA-led Joint Working Group<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Global leaders call for evidence-driven investment, robust regulation and resilient health systems under WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025\u20132034<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Plenary Sessions at WHO Global Summit Highlight Research, Governance and Evidence-Based Pathways for Traditional Medicine<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Posted On: 18 DEC 2025 8:26PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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Union Minister of State (I\/C) for the Ministry of Ayush and Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, met today with Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, to express India\u2019s gratitude for WHO\u2019s leadership in advancing Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) globally, on the second day of the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will grace the closing ceremony of the Summit on 19th December 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The summit entered a decisive phase with high-level deliberations on science, research investment, innovation, safety, regulation, and health system integration, reaffirming the role of Traditional Medicine as a key contributor to an equitable, resilient, and people-centred global health ecosystem. Guided by the theme \u201cRestoring Balance: The Science and Practice of Health and Well-Being,\u201d the sessions closely aligned with the newly adopted WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025\u20132034, translating strategic vision into implementable pathways for countries and communities.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nMeeting with Dr Tedros, WHO Director-General<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav held bilateral talks with delegations from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Micronesia, Mauritius, and Fiji, while higher officials from the Ministry of Ayush engaged with the remaining countries. In total, the Ministry of Ayush conducted sixteen bilateral meetings with delegations from Brazil, Malaysia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Micronesia, Mauritius, Fiji, Kenya, the United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Vietnam, Bhutan, Suriname, Thailand, Ghana, and Cuba, aimed at strengthening international cooperation in Traditional Medicine.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nBilateral Meeting with Fiji<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Bilateral Meeting with Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nBilateral Meeting with Mauritius<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nBilateral Meeting with Micronesia<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nBilateral Meeting with Nepal<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nBilateral Meeting with Nepal<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

On the sidelines, the Institute-level Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Cuba, involving the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), is also extended, with the establishment of a Joint Working Group to advance collaboration in curriculum development, public health integration, Panchakarma training, and regulatory coherence in Ayurveda.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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On the second day of the summit, plenary sessions are held, where experts from Australia, Morocco, Iran, Uganda, Canada, Switzerland, the USA, the UK, Colombia, Brazil, India, New Zealand, Germany, Nepal, the Republic of Korea, and Sri Lanka shared their insights and experiences, contributing to in-depth discussions on the advancement of Traditional Medicine globally.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Plenary Session 2\u00a0with theme ‘Investing in Science to Drive Traditional Medicine Progress’ opened with the central theme,\u00a0\u201cInvesting in Science to Drive Traditional Medicine Progress\u201d<\/em>, emphasizing the role of scientific research in advancing Traditional Medicine globally. The session highlighted the importance of sustained investment, innovation, methodological harmonization, and international collaboration to establish Traditional Medicine as an evidence-based health domain. Discussions focused on mobilizing resources, integrating research into national and global health priorities, and accelerating the Global Traditional Medicine Research Agenda, positioning Traditional Medicine as a key contributor to sustainable development and universal health coverage.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Parallel Session 2A\u00a0with theme ‘Translating the WHO Traditional Medicine Research Roadmap into Global Action’ focused on operationalising the WHO Traditional Medicine Research Roadmap, addressing research complexity, codification of knowledge systems and global capacity building. Through diverse regional experiences, discussions highlighted how Traditional Medicine research can align with the Sustainable Development Goals, support people-centred care and contribute to health system integration and economic evaluation.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Parallel Session 2B\u00a0with theme ‘Research Methodologies and Applications’\u00a0examined methodologically appropriate and innovative research approaches aligned with Traditional Medicine epistemologies. It covered whole-systems and multimodal clinical trials, transdisciplinary preclinical designs, social science and implementation research, and Indigenous decolonial methodologies, while addressing ethical considerations, misinformation and evidence translation into policy and practice.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Parallel Session 2C\u00a0with theme ‘The Science of Well-Being \u2013 Evidence from Traditional Medicine’\u00a0explored scientific evidence on Traditional Medicine\u2019s contributions to mental health, pain management, cancer care, self-care, antibiotic resistance and healthy longevity. It examined mechanisms linking Traditional Medicine practices with biomedical research frontiers and identified pathways for scaling safe, equitable access across populations.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Parallel Session 2D\u00a0with theme ‘From Innovation to Investment \u2013 Building the Traditional Medicine Pipeline for Scale and Equity’\u00a0focused on how Traditional Medicine innovations can move from local practices to globally scalable solutions. The session examined governance frameworks, validation criteria and investment pathways required to ensure equity, safety and sustainability while improving health and economic outcomes.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Parallel Session 2E\u00a0with theme ‘Impact of Meditation on Health \u2013 Restoring Balance from Individual to Social and Ecological Well-Being’\u00a0synthesized emerging neuroscientific, clinical and public health evidence on meditation, highlighting its impact on mental, physical and social well-being. Participants explored opportunities for integrating meditation into health systems, education, workplaces and community programmes, identifying policy pathways, research gaps and collaboration opportunities.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Plenary Session 3\u00a0with theme ‘Re-Imagining Health Systems for Balance, Safety and Resilience’ emphasized\u00a0\u201cRe-Imagining Health Systems for Balance, Safety and Resilience\u201d<\/em>, focusing on integrating Traditional Medicine safely and effectively into health systems. The session introduced the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025\u20132034 and highlighted regional experiences, particularly from South-East Asia and the Western Pacific, showcasing supportive policies, governance frameworks, and primary health care integration. Key points included patient safety, quality assurance, regulatory coherence, and international collaboration through networks like IRCH to strengthen global harmonization.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Parallel Session 3A\u00a0with theme ‘Global Frameworks and Country Implementation’\u00a0examined a new WHO conceptual framework outlining four models of integration\u2014people-led, practitioner-led, coordinated and blended. Through country experiences, participants explored how different approaches can strengthen service delivery, governance, financing and workforce development while advancing universal health coverage.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Parallel Session 3B\u00a0with theme ‘Quality, Efficiency and Patient Safety’\u00a0highlighted the role of education, training, ethical standards, accreditation of facilities and safety systems in ensuring effective and people-centred integration of Traditional Medicine into national health systems.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Parallel Session 3C\u00a0with theme ‘Regulation of Traditional Medicine Products’\u00a0advanced global dialogue on regulatory frameworks for Traditional Medicine products, addressing quality, safety, efficacy and equitable access. Discussions covered market authorization, post-market surveillance, cross-border trade, digital health applications and protection of traditional knowledge, aligned with the Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025\u20132034.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Parallel Session 3D\u00a0with theme ‘Practice, Practitioners and the Relevance of Traditional Medicine in Health System Resilience’ focused on regulating practitioners, minimum education standards, ethical conduct and continuous professional development, alongside the development of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Participants examined how Traditional Medicine can enhance health system resilience, ensuring continuity of care in routine settings and strengthening preparedness during public health emergencies.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Advancing towards safe, equitable and resilient health systems, the second day of the Summit reinforced a shared global commitment to science-based validation, robust governance, patient safety and equitable integration of Traditional Medicine. The discussions positioned Traditional Medicine as a vital contributor to resilient health systems, biodiversity stewardship and inclusive development, setting a strong foundation for the Summit\u2019s final day of policy dialogue and collective global commitments.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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