HealthGS-2
18 December 2025WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine Held in New Delhi
Syllabus: Health Governance
Ministry of Ayush
Why in news?
The Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine was held in New Delhi with participation from multiple countries.
⚛️Static Concepts
Global Health Governance
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Prelims-Oriented Points
- Jointly organised by WHO and Ministry of Ayush.
- Theme: Restoring balance – science and practice of health and well-being.
- Aligned with WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034.
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Examiner's Trap: The summit is not limited to Ayurveda alone.
Quick Data Points
Participation from 16 countries
Mains Value Addition
GS-2: Global health governance.- Promotes evidence-based traditional medicine.
- Enhances India’s soft power in health diplomacy.
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Strategy Deep Dive
→Traditional Medicine Module under International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI)
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