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Medium PriorityTraditional Medicine Global Library
#Health Governance#Traditional Knowledge#Global Cooperation
Last updated: 19 December 2025
Core Update
The Traditional Medicine Global Library was launched at the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine.
What is the Traditional Medicine Global Library?
It is a global digital platform designed to preserve and provide equitable access to scientific data and policy documents related to traditional medicine.
Key Objectives
- Centralise validated knowledge on traditional medicine
- Support evidence-based policy and regulation
- Enable global access to research and standards
Global Context
- Announcement made during India's G20 Presidency
- Launched in collaboration with the World Health Organization
UPSC Relevance
- GS-II: Global health governance
- GS-III: Indigenous knowledge systems, health research
Prelims Trap Alert
⚠️ It is a knowledge repository, not a regulatory body. Distinct from national AYUSH portals.
CivisPrime Tip
💡 Focus on purpose, global scope, and WHO linkage.
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Quick Recall
3 cardsTraditional Medicine Global Library: What is it?
Global digital platform for traditional medicine knowledge – NOT a regulatory body
When was TM Global Library announced?
During India's G20 Presidency; launched at WHO Traditional Medicine Summit
TM Global Library purpose?
Centralise validated TM knowledge; support evidence-based policy globally
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