Archive · 8 Aug 2025
WHO-IRCH Herbal Medicine Workshop Concludes in Ghaziabad
The World Health Organization (WHO) and India's Ministry of Ayush held a workshop in Ghaziabad about herbal medicines.
Experts from several countries discussed how to make sure these medicines are safe and work well.
They talked about things like testing the medicines, checking their quality, and how they are used.
The workshop also covered the WHO's plans for traditional medicine and looked at examples, such as the safety of Ashwagandha.
WHO-IRCH workshop on herbal medicines was held in Ghaziabad from August 6-8.
The workshop was organized by the Ministry of Ayush, WHO, and PCIM&H.
Delegates from several countries participated physically and virtually.
The workshop focused on safety, regulation, efficacy, and intended use of herbal medicines.
Discussions covered various topics including WHO's Traditional Medicine Strategy and case studies on Ashwagandha.
- Who
- The Ministry of Ayush, WHO, and PCIM&H.
- What
- A workshop on herbal medicines.
- When
- August 6-8.
- Where
- Ghaziabad.
- Why
- To enhance global regulatory cooperation in the herbal medicines sector.
- Organizers
- Ministry of Ayush, WHO, PCIM&H
- Location
- Ghaziabad
- Dates
- August 6-8
- Inaugurated by
- Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha and Dr. Kim Sungchol
- Key Topics
- Safety, regulation, efficacy of herbal medicines