India and WHO Collaborate to Globalize Ayush Through New Health Agreement
Why in News?
- The Ministry of Ayush and WHO signed an MoU to develop a dedicated Traditional Medicine module within the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI).
Important Key Points:
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Integration into Global Health Framework: This initiative aims to integrate traditional Indian medicine systems—such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, and Siddha—into the global healthcare framework, enhancing their international recognition and accessibility.
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Scientific Documentation and Standardization: The collaboration seeks to classify and standardize traditional Indian medical practices at a global level, promoting their inclusion in global health data and systems.
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Prime Minister’s Endorsement: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted this development in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, emphasizing that the initiative will make Ayush practices more accessible worldwide in a scientific manner.
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WHO’s Support: WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus welcomed the agreement, noting its potential to enhance the integration of traditional medicine into global health systems.
