The Summit will bring together global leaders, policymakers, researchers, and experts to deliberate on innovation, evidence-based practice and future strategies in traditional medicine.
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India will co-host the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi from December 17 to 19 in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO).
The Summit will bring together global leaders, policymakers, researchers, and experts to deliberate on innovation, evidence-based practice and future strategies in traditional medicine.
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Union Minister for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav highlighted India’s growing leadership in Traditional medicine and the strengthening role of national research institutions in enhancing scientific credibility and global cooperation.
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In the National Capital Region (NCR), the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Delhi, continues to be a key pillar of Ayurvedic research and clinical advancement.
Dr. Hemanta Panigrahi, Director Institute In-charge, said CARI’s integrated research, mainly Clinical, Fundamental and Policy research have significantly enhanced its ability to address major lifestyle and non-communicable diseases.
He added that the institute’s specialty clinics, ongoing research studies and professional training programmes are closely aligned with national priorities for evidence-driven traditional healthcare.
The upcoming WHO Summit will feature ministerial discussions, scientific panels, exhibitions and global knowledge-sharing sessions aimed at strengthening the integration of traditional medicine within public health systems worldwide.
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