AYUSH Ministry, WHO to co-host 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in December
New Delhi: The Ministry of Ayush recently signed an agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) to co-host the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine on the theme ''Restoring balance for people and planet: The science and practice of well-being''.
The Summit will be held in New Delhi from 17th to 19th December 2025.
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The agreement signing took place in the presence of Union Minister of State for Ayush (IC), Shri Prataprao Jadhav, and Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, during the 2nd Summit Planning Group Meeting convened to monitor activities and progress for the upcoming Summit.
The Global Summit will serve as an important international platform bringing together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to advance the role of traditional medicine in global health and sustainable development.
The Ministry of Ayush, in partnership with WHO, reaffirmed its commitment to fostering evidence-based traditional medicine practices that contribute to human and planetary well-being.
Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that the Ministry of Ayush hosted a Press Conference in Panaji, Goa, on the occasion of the 10th Ayurveda Day to highlight the significance of Ayurveda, its contributions to holistic health, and the special events planned to mark the milestone celebration. Addressing the media, Professor (Vaidya) Pradeep Kumar Prajapati, Director, All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa, said that the theme “Ayurveda for People, Ayurveda for Planet” underscores personal health, global well-being, ecological balance, and sustainable development. He emphasized that the 10th Ayurveda Day is an opportunity to take Ayurveda to every individual and reaffirm its role in global health.
He also highlighted the inauguration of new healthcare facilities at AIIA Goa, including an Integrated Oncology Unit, Central Sterile Supply Department, Linen Processing Unit, and Blood Bank, which will strengthen the bridge between Ayurveda and modern medicine.
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