Can Ayurveda Conquer Modern Medicine? WHO Boss Tedros Spotlights India's Game-Changing Summit!

Held from December 19-21, 2025, the summit gathered global leaders, scientists, and practitioners to validate and mainstream traditional medicine. Dr. Tedros emphasized India's pioneering role in evidence-based integration, showcasing clinical trials and WHO collaborations that bridge Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha with modern healthcare.

Key Highlights

Tedros' Key Message: India proves "tradition and science can advance together," urging global adoption of validated traditional remedies for universal health coverage.

Major Announcements: Launch of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India; new research frameworks for 100+ traditional medicines; digital registry for global access.

India's Leadership: Hosted by PM Narendra Modi; features sessions on antimicrobial resistance, mental health, and NCDs using traditional approaches.

Global Impact: Over 1,000 delegates from 100+ countries; commitments for policy integration and funding traditional medicine R&D.

This summit positions traditional medicine as a pillar of future healthcare.

Sources: WHO official release, Ministry of AYUSH, The Hindu, PTI.