• The second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, jointly organized with the Government of India, concluded today in New Delhi, marking a major milestone for global health as it drew over 16 000 online registrations and brought together 800 delegates from more than 100 countries, including ministers from over 20 nations. • Combined with a strong line up of 160 speakers, the global traditional medicine community shared insights on how traditional medicine (TM) can strengthen health systems with more safe, evidence-based, and affordable care. • The energy in Delhi was palpable as ministers, scientists, Indigenous leaders, and practitioners came together to advance the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025-2034. • The Summit was not just about dialogue - it was about action. • WHO unveiled the Traditional Medicine Global Library, a first-of-its-kind digital platform consolidating 1.6 million resources on TM, from scientific studies to Indigenous knowledge. • With advanced features like Evidence Gap Maps and an AI-powered tool, TMGL GPT, the Library promises to transform access to trusted information and accelerate research worldwide.
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- The second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine ended in New Delhi, drawing 800 delegates from over 100 countries and 16,000 online registrations. WHO announced the Traditional Medicine Global Library, a digital platform with 1.6 million resources, including AI‑powered tools to map evidence gaps. The summit launched Health & Heritage Innovations (H2I), selecting 21 finalists from 1,000 submissions to accelerate prototype development. A new Strategic and Technical Advisory Group (STAG‑TM) of 19 experts was formed to guide the 2025‑2034 Global Strategy. The Delhi Declaration, signed by 26 member states, commits to integrating traditional medicine into primary care, strengthening regulation, investing in research, and building interoperable data systems. WHO will work with states to implement these pledges.
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