Archive · 11 Nov 2025
India Hosts Diplomatic Reception Ahead of Global Traditional Medicine Summit
India is getting ready to host a big meeting about traditional medicine with the World Health Organization.
Before the meeting, they held a special event for ambassadors from other countries.
They talked about how traditional medicine can help everyone be healthier and how different countries can work together.
India believes that traditional medicine, like ancient remedies, is a valuable part of culture and knowledge.
They want to make sure it's safe, effective, and available to people all over the world.
This meeting is a chance to share new ideas and make traditional medicine a bigger part of healthcare globally, helping to achieve health for all.
India, in partnership with the WHO, hosted an Ambassadors' Reception in New Delhi.
The event served as a precursor to the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, scheduled for December 17-19.
Diplomats were briefed on the summit's goals, including advancing evidence-based traditional medicine and equitable healthcare.
Speakers emphasized the cultural importance and growing global appreciation for integrative health approaches.
Discussions highlighted India's role in strengthening research, quality standards, and global collaborations in traditional medicine.
- Who
- India's Ministry of Ayush in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO)
- What
- Hosted an Ambassadors' Reception to brief diplomatic representatives on the upcoming 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine
- When
- Monday (prior to the summit)
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To discuss the summit's vision, its global health relevance, and opportunities for multilateral cooperation in advancing evidence-based traditional medicine.
- Event
- Ambassadors' Reception
- Organizers
- Ministry of Ayush and WHO
- Precursor to
- 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine
- Summit Dates
- December 17-19
- Summit Location
- New Delhi
- Global Centre
- WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GTMC) in Jamnagar