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Time of India
28-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
India reinforces commitment to WHO global traditional medicine strategy at World Health Assembly
New Delhi: India has asserted its commitment to strengthening traditional medicine systems as part of an integrated approach to healthcare. Speaking at the 78th World Health Assembly held in Geneva under the theme "One World for Health", Arindam Bagchi, Permanent Representative to the UN, welcomed the adoption of the new WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025- 2034 and highlighted India's efforts to embed evidence-based traditional practices into national and global health frameworks, an Ayush ministry statement said. India's approach, characterized by integration of modern medicine with scientifically validated traditional systems such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, and Siddha, was emphasised as a practical model for other nations. Bagchi noted that India had shown strong leadership in implementing the previous WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy (2014- 2023) and expressed support for its successor framework, the statement stated. India's significant contribution to the global traditional medicine ecosystem is reflected in the establishment of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre (GTMC) in Jamnagar, Gujarat, the statement said. Launched in 2022 with the support of the government of India and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongside WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the centre is the first of its kind and plays a vital role in data analytics, policy support, standard-setting, and research collaboration. A key development this year was the signing of a donor agreement between the Ministry of Ayush and WHO on May 24 to initiate work on a dedicated traditional medicine module under the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI), the statement said. Lauding this milestone during his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, Modi had noted it would enable Ayush systems to reach a global audience through a scientific and standardised framework. "India is proud to contribute to the global integration of traditional medicine. The ICHI module will enhance scientific credibility and facilitate global recognition of Ayush systems. We remain committed to supporting WHO's efforts of inclusive, safe, and evidence-based traditional healthcare," said Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, secretary in the Ministry of Ayush. A WHO statement said the new WHO strategy encourages member states to enhance regulation, integrate traditional medicine services where appropriate, and uphold indigenous knowledge, environmental sustainability, and biodiversity. India's initiatives resonate strongly with these principles, underscoring its role as a committed partner in advancing traditional medicine for global well-being, the statement said. India remains dedicated to supporting WHO and member states in realising the full potential of traditional medicine in achieving universal health coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals , it stated.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
India and WHO sign agreement on traditional medicine module
The Ministry of Ayush in India has signed an agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) to commence the development of a traditional medicine module under the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI). This collaboration aims to elevate the global status of traditional medicine systems. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: "This initiative will help in making Ayush reach maximum number of people across the world in a scientific manner." ICHI works in conjunction with the WHO's International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) to document various health treatments and interventions. The new module will include traditional practices from Yoga, Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani systems, allowing for their recognition in a globally standardised format. This integration is expected to yield numerous advantages, encompassing transparent billing, equitable pricing for Ayush services, and smoother inclusion of Ayush treatments in health insurance plans. It will also improve hospital management, clinical documentation, and health research, ultimately making Ayush interventions more accessible worldwide. The initiative is in line with India's strategic goal to bring its traditional medicinal knowledge to the forefront of global healthcare, supported by international standards and scientific classification. WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated on X: "Pleased to sign an agreement for a $3m contribution from #India to @WHO's work on traditional medicine and the International Classification of Health Interventions, with @moAyush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha. We welcome 's continued commitment to #HealthForAll." The integration of ICD-11 for diseases and the new ICHI module for health interventions is set to ensure that Ayush secures its place as an evidence-based and policy-recognised component of international healthcare systems. "India and WHO sign agreement on traditional medicine module" was originally created and published by Hospital Management, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
India Gazette
25-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
India partners with WHO to mainstream Ayush globally through agreement on traditional medicine interventions
New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): In a landmark development poised to transform the global standing of traditional medicine systems, an agreement was signed between the Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organisation (WHO) on May 24, according to the official statement. The agreement marks the beginning of work on a dedicated Traditional Medicine module under the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI). As per the official statement, highlighting the significance of this achievement during the 122nd episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: 'Friends, something has happened in the field of Ayurveda as well, which you will be very happy to know about. Just yesterday, on 24th May, an MoU was signed in the presence of the WHO Director General and my friend Tulsi Bhai. Along with this agreement, work has started on a dedicated traditional medicine module under the International Classification of Health Interventions. This initiative will help Ayush reach a maximum number of people across the world in a scientific manner.' The ICHI, complementing WHO's International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), documents what treatments and health interventions are administered. With the inclusion of a traditional medicine module, therapies from Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, and Unani systems--such as Panchakarma, Yoga therapy, Unani regimens, and Siddha procedures--will now be recognised in globally standardised terms. This will bring about multiple benefits: *Transparent billing and fair pricing for Ayush services. *Smoother integration of Ayush treatments in health insurance coverage. * Enhanced hospital management, clinical documentation, and health research. * Most importantly, greater global accessibility to Ayush interventions. This development aligns with India's vision of bringing its rich heritage of traditional wisdom into the global healthcare mainstream, backed by scientific classification and international standards. Welcoming the agreement, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X: 'Pleased to sign an agreement for a USD 3 million contribution from #India to @WHO's work on traditional medicine and the International Classification of Health Interventions, with @moAyush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha. We welcome India's continued commitment to #HealthForAll.' The combined impact of ICD-11 for diseases and the new ICHI module for interventions will ensure that Ayush becomes an integral, evidence-based, and policy-recognised part of global healthcare systems. This is more than a coding update--it is a transformative step toward affordable, accessible, and trusted healthcare through India's traditional systems. (ANI)
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Business Standard
25-05-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
India partners with WHO to mainstream Ayush globally through an agreement
In a landmark development poised to transform the global standing of traditional medicine systems, an agreement has been signed between the Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organization (WHO). The agreement inked on Saturday marks the beginning of work on a dedicated Traditional Medicine module under the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI), the Ayush Ministry said in a statement. Highlighting the significance of this achievement during the 122nd episode of Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said,*Friends, something has happened in the field of Ayurveda... Just yesterday, i.e. on 24th May, an MoU was signed in the presence of WHO Director General and my friend Tulsi Bhai." "Along with this agreement, work has started on a dedicated traditional medicine module under the International Classification of Health Interventions. This initiative will help in making Ayush reach maximum number of people across the world in a scientific manner," he added. The ICHI, complementing the WHO's International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), documents what treatments and health interventions are administered. With the inclusion of a traditional medicine module, therapies from Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha and Unani systems such as Panchakarma, Yoga therapy, Unani regimens and Siddha procedures will now be recognized in globally standardized terms, the ministry statement said. This will bring about multiple benefits such as transparent billing and fair pricing for Ayush services, smoother integration of Ayush treatments in health insurance coverage and enhanced hospital management, clinical documentation and health research. Most importantly, it will lead to greater global accessibility to Ayush interventions. This development aligns with India's vision of bringing its rich heritage of traditional wisdom into the global healthcare mainstream, backed by scientific classification and international standards, the statement said. Welcoming the agreement, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X, "Pleased to sign an agreement for a $3 million contribution from #India to @WHO's work on traditional medicine and the International Classification of Health Interventions, with @moAyush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha. We welcome India's continued commitment to #HealthForAll." The combined impact of ICD-11 for diseases and the new ICHI module for interventions will ensure that Ayush becomes an integral, evidence-based, and policy-recognized part of global healthcare systems, the statement said. This is more than a coding update, it is a transformative step toward affordable, accessible and trusted healthcare through India's traditional systems, it stated.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
India partners with WHO to mainstream Ayush globally through agreement on traditional medicine interventions
New Delhi: In a landmark development poised to transform the global standing of traditional medicine systems, an agreement has been signed between the Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organization ( WHO ). The agreement inked on Saturday marks the beginning of work on a dedicated Traditional Medicine module under the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI), the Ayush Ministry said in a statement. Highlighting the significance of this achievement during the 122nd episode of Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said,*Friends, something has happened in the field of Ayurveda ... Just yesterday, i.e. on 24th May, an MoU was signed in the presence of WHO Director General and my friend Tulsi Bhai." "Along with this agreement, work has started on a dedicated traditional medicine module under the International Classification of Health Interventions. This initiative will help in making Ayush reach maximum number of people across the world in a scientific manner," he added. The ICHI, complementing the WHO's International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), documents what treatments and health interventions are administered. With the inclusion of a traditional medicine module, therapies from Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha and Unani systems such as Panchakarma, Yoga therapy, Unani regimens and Siddha procedures will now be recognized in globally standardized terms, the ministry statement said. This will bring about multiple benefits such as transparent billing and fair pricing for Ayush services, smoother integration of Ayush treatments in health insurance coverage and enhanced hospital management, clinical documentation and health research. Most importantly, it will lead to greater global accessibility to Ayush interventions. This development aligns with India's vision of bringing its rich heritage of traditional wisdom into the global healthcare mainstream, backed by scientific classification and international standards, the statement said. Welcoming the agreement, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X, "Pleased to sign an agreement for a $3 million contribution from #India to @WHO's work on traditional medicine and the International Classification of Health Interventions, with @moAyush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha. We welcome India's continued commitment to #HealthForAll." The combined impact of ICD-11 for diseases and the new ICHI module for interventions will ensure that Ayush becomes an integral, evidence-based, and policy-recognized part of global healthcare systems, the statement said. This is more than a coding update, it is a transformative step toward affordable, accessible and trusted healthcare through India's traditional systems, it stated.
