Archive · 21 Nov 2025
India, Germany Boost Traditional Medicine Cooperation
India and Germany are working together to make traditional medicine more available and trusted.
They talked about how to use traditional medicine in hospitals, how to pay for it, and how to make sure it's safe.
They also explored working together on research and making rules for traditional medicine.
India and Germany held a Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on alternative medicine
Key areas of cooperation include integrating traditional medicine into public health systems, reimbursement pathways, and regulatory approval
Collaborative research opportunities were explored with Charité University and Community Hospital Havelhöhe
The meeting discussed insurance and reimbursement mechanisms for traditional medicine with the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA)
India aims to globalize Ayush systems, enhance international partnerships, and accelerate research and patient access
- Who
- India and Germany
- What
- Held a Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on alternative medicine
- When
- November 18-20, 2021
- Where
- Berlin, Germany
- Why
- To advance cooperation in traditional and integrative healthcare
Proponents of Traditional Medicine
Advocates of Conventional Medicine
Integration into Public Health Systems
Proponents of Traditional Medicine
Traditional medicine should be integrated into public health systems for wider access and acceptance
Advocates of Conventional Medicine
More evidence is needed to prove the efficacy and safety of traditional medicine before integration
Reimbursement Pathways
Proponents of Traditional Medicine
Establishing reimbursement pathways will make traditional medicine more affordable and accessible
Advocates of Conventional Medicine
Reimbursement may encourage overuse or misuse of traditional medicine
- Duration of JWG Meeting
- 3 days
- Number of MoUs signed by India for traditional medicine
- 25
- Growth in India's traditional medicine sector (2014-2021)
- Nearly eightfold
- Current manufacturing sector revenue (in INR)
- Over Rs 1.37 lakh crore
- Current services sector revenue (in INR)
- Rs 1.67 lakh crore
- Value of Ayush and herbal product exports
- Over $1.54 billion