The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of India today signed an agreement to establish the World Center for Traditional Medicine of the WHO.
The World Center for Traditional Medicine supported will have an investment of USD 250 million
This global knowledge center for traditional medicine, backed by a USD 250 million investment from the Government of India. It aims to harness the potential of traditional medicine from around the world through Science and technology to improve the health of people and the planet.
It is estimated that about 80% of the world’s population uses traditional medicine. To date, 170 of the 194 WHO Member States have reported the use of traditional medicine. And their governments have requested the support of the WHO to create a body reliable evidence and data on the practices and products of traditional medicine.
“For many millions of people around the world, traditional medicine is the first port of call to treat many illnesses,” said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “Ensuring that all people have access to safe and effective treatment is an essential part of WHO’s mission. And this new center will help harness the power of science to strengthen the evidence base for traditional medicine. I am grateful to the Government of India for their support and we hope that it will be a success.”
The role of traditional medicine in the world
The term traditional medicine describes the sum total of indigenous and cross-cultural knowledge, skills, and practices. Which, they have used over time to maintain the Health and prevent, diagnose, and treat physical and mental illness.
its scope covers ancient practices such as acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal mixtures, as well as modern medicines.
But today, the systems and strategies national health systems still do not fully integrate the millions of health workers traditional medicine. Accredited courses, health facilities and health expenses.
Traditional medicine is also becoming more prominent in the world of modern science.
The new hub WHO will be established in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. While Jamnagar will serve as a hub, the new hub is being designed to engage and benefit all regions of the world.
You will concentrate on building a base of solid evidence for policies and standards on practices and products of traditional medicine and help countries integrate them as appropriate into their health systems and regulate their quality and safety for optimal and sustainable impact.
The new center focuses on four strategic areas main: evidence and learning; data and analysis; sustainability and equity; and innovation and technology to optimize the contribution of traditional medicine to global health and sustainable development.
The on-site launch of the new WHO Global Center for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India will take place on April 21, 2022.
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