WHO to host traditional medicine summit
The World Health Organization Summit on Traditional Medicine
The World Health Organization (WHO) is hosting an exciting summit on traditional medicine next week in Gujarat, India. This summit aims to explore the vital role of homeopathic healthcare in addressing global health challenges.
“Bringing traditional medicine into the mainstream of health care — appropriately, effectively, and above all, safely based on the latest scientific evidence — can help bridge access gaps for millions of people around the world,”
said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the WHO. “It would be an important step toward people-centered and holistic approaches to health and well-being.”
Exploring the World of Traditional Medicine
Traditional medicine, often referred to as complementary medicine, is practiced alongside standard Western medical treatments. It encompasses a wide range of healthcare practices, including herbal medicines, yoga, and acupuncture treatments.
In 2013, the WHO issued guidance for traditional medicine, emphasizing the importance of quality assurance and safety protocols for practitioners. The organization also promoted the integration of traditional medicine into routine care to achieve universal health coverage.
Embracing New Scientific Technologies
This month’s summit will not only update these guidelines but also focus on leveraging new scientific technologies. Exciting advancements such as artificial intelligence, functional MRIs, and genomics will be explored to maximize the potential of traditional medicine for improved health outcomes.
“Advancing science on traditional medicine should be held to the same rigorous standards as in other fields of health,”
said WHO Director of the Department of Research for Health, John Reeder. “This may require new thinking on methodologies to address these more holistic, contextual approaches and provide conclusive and robust evidence for policy recommendations.”
Traditional medicine has the power to play a significant and catalytic role in achieving universal health coverage and meeting global health-related targets. These targets were already off-track even before the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as highlighted by Tedros.
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