Overview
- India’s Ministry of Ayush hosted an Ambassadors’ Reception in New Delhi to brief envoys on the summit’s objectives and collaboration pathways.
- The WHO–Ayush event is scheduled for December 17–19 in India with a hybrid format that organisers say could draw about 7,000 participants.
- The agenda centers on advancing the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034 to integrate evidence-based TCIM into health systems for universal coverage and the SDGs.
- Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav pledged to strengthen scientific research, elevate quality and safety standards, and expand access in partnership with the WHO Global Centre in Jamnagar.
- Officials highlighted the theme “Restoring Balance: The Science and Practice of Health and Wellbeing,” as WHO noted recognition of traditional medicine in 170 member states.