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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
India's Ayush 'innovations' featured in WHO's brief on AI in traditional medicine
The WHO has acknowledged India's efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayush systems, the Centre said on Saturday. The World Health Organization praised the country's efforts in a technical brief - Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine. The release follows India's proposal on the subject, leading to the development of WHO's first-ever roadmap for using AI in traditional medicine, the Ayush ministry said in a statement. India's efforts to harness the potential of AI to advance its Ayush systems reflect Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's vision of "AI for All," it said. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav said India's AI initiatives, mentioned in WHO's brief, reflect the commitment of Indian scientists to advancing traditional medicine through cutting-edge technology. "By integrating AI with Ayush systems, and through pioneering digital platforms such as the SAHI portal, NAMASTE portal, and the Ayush Research Portal, India is not only safeguarding its centuries-old medical wisdom but also leading the way in shaping a future of personalised, evidence-based, and globally accessible healthcare ," he said. Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, said the WHO document highlights India's AI-driven innovations, such as "Prakriti-based machine learning models" to the "groundbreaking Ayurgenomics project that brings together Ayurveda knowledge and modern genomics." At the core of the supposed transformation is the Ayush Grid, a digital health platform launched in 2018, which serves as the foundation for SAHI, NAMASTE, and Ayush Research portals, he said. "Together, these AI-enabled platforms are not only preserving and validating India's traditional knowledge systems of medicine but are also advancing their global integration within evidence-based, digital healthcare frameworks," Kotecha said. The WHO document showcases a range of AI-driven applications in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Sowa Rigpa, and homoeopathy, including diagnosis support systems that integrate traditional methods like pulse reading, tongue examination, and Prakriti assessment with machine learning algorithms and deep neural networks, Ayush said. The brief also mentions Ayurgenomics, which Ayush claims is a scientific breakthrough combination of genomics and ayurvedic principles. The initiative aims to identify disease markers and personalise health recommendations using AI-based analysis of ayurvedic constitution types, the statement said. The document also highlights India's efforts in decoding the genomic and molecular basis of herbal formulations for repurposing them in modern disease conditions. India's Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) has been praised as a global model for the preservation and responsible use of indigenous medical heritage, the statement said. AI-powered tools are being used for cataloguing and semantic analysis of ancient texts, it said. Another aspect recognised by the WHO is the use of AI for drug action pathway identification, comparative studies across systems like Ayurveda, TCM, and Unani, and the development of artificial chemical sensors to assess traditional parameters such as Rasa, Guna, and Virya, Ayush said.
United News of India
3 days ago
- Health
- United News of India
WHO recognises India's initiative in integrating AI with traditional medicine
New Delhi, July 12 (UNI) India's efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine systems have been recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) in its newly released technical brief titled 'Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine.' The document marks the first global roadmap on AI integration in traditional medicine and prominently features several Indian-led initiatives such as Ayush Grid and Ayurgenomics. It also acknowledged India as the first country to launch a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), reflecting its long-standing commitment to preserving and digitising traditional medicinal knowledge. The release of the technical brief follows a proposal made by India at the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, leading to the formulation of this document. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ayush and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, welcomed the recognition, noting that it reflects the deep commitment of Indian scientists and institutions. 'This underscores our alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to leverage technologies like AI to enhance the global relevance of Traditional Medicine,' he said. Jadhav cited several flagship platforms—SAHI portal, NAMASTE portal, and the Ayush Research Portal—as examples of how India is using digital technology to both preserve and globalise its traditional medicine systems. Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, stated that the WHO brief documents a slew of key AI-powered innovations from India, including Prakriti-based machine learning models for predictive diagnostics, AI applications for analysing pulse, tongue, and constitution types using neural networks among others. Further, the development of artificial chemical sensors to assess traditional parameters such as Rasa (taste), Guna (quality), and Virya (potency) was highlighted as a promising technological advancement in the standardisation of traditional formulations. The WHO brief also praised India's broader push toward digital health literacy among Ayush practitioners and efforts to build interoperable health systems that integrate traditional and allopathic medicine. The rise of online consultations and AI-powered diagnostic tools is considered an imperative part of a holistic push to modernise and expand access to traditional healthcare services. UNI AJ AAB GNK
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
WHO unveils roadmap for AI use in traditional medicine
New Delhi: Accepting India's proposal in this regard, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has prepared the first-ever roadmap for use of Artificial Intelligence in traditional medicine. The document titled 'Mapping the application of AI in traditional medicine ' was released on Friday. It mentions several initiatives taken by India to utilise AI and other digital tools for promotion of traditional systems of medicine. These include creation of the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) to digitise text-based formulations of Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and practices of Yoga and a project called Ayurgenomics that aims to blend Ayurvedic principles with modern genomics. Ayush secretary Rajesh Kotecha said India had proposed the formation of an AI-in-Traditional-Medicine in the Global Initiative in AI for Health (GI-AI4H), which was accepted by partner nations. "Now, we are actively working with international bodies to set global AI standards for traditional medicine," he said. The WHO technical brief provides a forward-looking roadmap for AI-enabled research, diagnostics and personalised treatment pathways in traditional medicine sector. Kotecha said that based on this roadmap, the ministry of Ayush is developing indigenous AI chatbots to support practitioners and patients, thereby accelerating the modernisation and global reach of traditional medicine. "The Ayush Grid is deploying AI-powered tools - predictive systems and yoga recommendation - for personalised and citizen-centric healthcare," he said. Union minister of state (IC), Ayush ministry, Prataprao Jadhav said the recognition of India's AI-driven initiatives in the WHO's technical brief is a testament to the dedication of the country's scientists to advancing traditional medicine by integrating it with the latest technology. "Through the integration of AI with Ayush systems, India is not only preserving its rich medical heritage but also setting new benchmarks in personalised and evidence-based healthcare for the world," Jadhav said. One of the standout features of the WHO brief is the mention of Ayurgenomics, a scientific breakthrough that combines genomics with Ayurvedic principles. This initiative aims to identify predictive disease markers and personalise health recommendations by using AI-based analysis of Ayurvedic constitution types. The document also highlights efforts to decode the genomic and molecular basis of herbal formulations for repurposing in modern disease conditions-a major leap in integrating traditional wisdom with contemporary science. India's initiatives to digitise traditional knowledge are being praised as global models for the preservation and responsible use of indigenous medical heritage.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
WHO unveils AI roadmap for traditional meds
NEW DELHI: Accepting India's proposal in this regard, the (WHO) has prepared the first-ever roadmap for use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in traditional medicine. The document titled 'Mapping the application of AI in traditional medicine' was released on Friday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It mentions several initiatives taken by India to utilise AI and other digital tools for promotion of traditional systems of medicine. These include creation of the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) to digitise text-based formulations of Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and practices of Yoga and a project called Ayurgenomics that aims to blend Ayurvedic principles with modern genomics. Ayush secretary Rajesh Kotecha said India had proposed the formation of an AI-in-Traditional-Medicine in the Global Initiative in AI for Health (GI-AI4H), which was accepted by partner nations. "Now, we are actively working with international bodies to set global AI standards for traditional medicine," he said. The WHO technical brief provides a forward-looking roadmap for AI-enabled research, diagnostics, and personalised treatment pathways in the traditional medicine sector. Kotecha said that based on this roadmap, the ministry of Ayush is developing indigenous AI chatbots to support practitioners and patients, thereby accelerating the modernisation and global reach of traditional medicine. Union minister of state (IC), ministry of Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav said the recognition of India's AI-driven initiatives in the WHO's technical brief is a testament to the dedication of the country's scientists to advancing traditional medicine by integrating it with the latest technology. One of the standout features of the WHO brief is Ayurgenomics, a scientific breakthrough that combines genomics with Ayurvedic principles. This initiative aims to identify predictive disease markers and personalise health recommendations by using AI-based analysis of Ayurvedic constitution types.
