On August 17-18, 2023, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, is set to host a historic international summit focusing on Traditional Medicine.
A collaborative effort from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Ayush, the summit aims to put India at the cutting edge of traditional healthcare practices.
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This event will serve as an exceptional platform for leading experts and practitioners to explore the latest scientific advancements and evidence-based knowledge related to the field, with the ultimate goal of promoting universal health and well-being.
This ground-breaking event will be a significant milestone in global health history.
Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai, the Union Minister of State for Ayush, made a crucial announcement today via a press release.
He emphasized the importance of the event and pointed out the potential of the summit’s results to be pivotal for the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine’s future trajectory.
According to Dr. Munjpara, the establishment of the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar was a milestone last year, and the summit is an extension of that initiative.
He lauded the significant advancements achieved by India’s diverse traditional medicine fields, as demonstrated by the summit.
The distinctive method that India applies by merging age-old customs with contemporary advancements, underpinned by progressive policies and digital strategies, has established an excellent model for achieving comprehensive health coverage via traditional medicinal systems.
This integration demonstrates not only the effectiveness of these time-honored practices but also creates a route towards entire wellness.
The expansive nature of the summit is reflected in the global representation – including G20 Health Ministers, Regional Directors of the WHO, traditional medicine practitioners, healthcare professionals, and delegates from civil society organizations.
WHO’s highly respected Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, is set to open the event. Indian Health Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya and Ayush Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal will also honor the event.
HIGHLIGHTS
- A key feature of the upcoming summit is a specialized exhibit that will show traditional medicinal practices from around the world. In addition, the Indian Ministry of Ayush will also display its efforts.
- The exhibit, under the theme of ‘Ayush for Planetary Health & Wellbeing’, will highlight the deep relationship between Traditional Medicine and the natural environment, showcased via the ‘Kalpavriksha’.
- It will additionally spotlight, the scientific and technological advancements made by different regional WHO centers and the Ministry of Ayush.
- In addition to the exhibit, the Ministry of Ayush has meticulously planned yoga and meditation sessions, contributing a further enriching dimension to the conference.
- Yoga breaks will take place at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre, with more sessions on offer at selected hotels, emphasizing the overall wellness ethos of the occasion.
In 2022, a joint initiative by India and the WHO resulted in the establishment of the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine.
The foundation stone for this international hub was laid by PM Modi and Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
As the world’s leading institute for traditional medicine, it plays an important role in aiding member nations to develop policies pertaining to research, practices, and public health in the field of traditional medicine.
The WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine held this year marks significant progress. It serves as a platform that brings the global community together, aiming to appreciate and further the wisdom of traditional healthcare practices in today’s times.
