Overview

• The agreement, signed on May 24, 2025, establishes a dedicated Traditional Medicine module under WHO's International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI).
• The module will standardize therapies from Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, and Unani systems, including Panchakarma and Yoga therapy, in globally recognized terms.
• India has committed $3 million to WHO's work on traditional medicine and the ICHI framework.
• The initiative aims to improve billing transparency, integrate Ayush services into health insurance, and enhance clinical documentation and research.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the development during the 122nd episode of Mann Ki Baat, emphasizing its role in globalizing India's traditional health systems.