India Collaborates with WHO to Globalize Ayush Systems.
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On May 24, 2025, the Ministry of Ayush (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy), Government of India (GoI), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Health Organization (WHO), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The agreement focuses on developing a Traditional Medicine Module under the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI).
- This collaborative initiative seeks to standardize traditional medical systems globally, thereby improving their accessibility, integration, and scientific validation.
- A new Traditional Medicine Module will be developed under WHO’s International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI), complementing the ICD-11 by including codified interventions from Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, and Unani systems.
- Treatments like Panchakarma (Ayurveda), Yoga therapy, Unani regimens, and Siddha procedures will gain standardized global terminology—enabling transparent billing, fair pricing, and broader insurance integration.
Main Point :- (i) The module will enhance clinical documentation, hospital management, and health research, paving the way for smoother inclusion of Ayush practices in mainstream healthcare systems.
(ii) This initiative aligns with India’s commitment to promoting its traditional medical knowledge globally, with a focus on scientific validation and adherence to international standards.
(iii) India has provided USD 3 million to WHO to support the development of the traditional medicine module, reinforcing its leadership in advancing global health through traditional systems.
About World Health Organization (WHO)
Director General (DG) : Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Headquarters : Geneva, Switzerland
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