PM Modi To Address Closing Ceremony Of WHO Global Summit On Traditional Medicine

The Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine concluded in New Delhi with Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivering the closing address. The three-day event brought together health ministers, researchers, and experts from across the world to discuss the role of traditional medicine in modern healthcare systems. The summit emphasized the importance of combining ancient wisdom with scientific validation to create sustainable health solutions for the future.  

Key highlights from the announcement include  

• The summit’s theme was “Restoring Balance: The Science and Practice of Health and Well-being.”  
• PM Modi launched the My Ayush Integrated Services Portal (MAISP), a digital platform to provide seamless access to Ayush services and information.  
• He unveiled the Ayush Mark, envisioned as a global benchmark for the quality of Ayush products and services.  
• The Prime Minister felicitated recipients of the Prime Minister’s Awards for Outstanding Contribution to the Promotion and Development of Yoga for 2021–2025.  
• India showcased its leadership through the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine established in Jamnagar, Gujarat.  
• Delegates discussed global collaboration, joint research, regulatory simplification, and training in traditional medicine practices.  
• Digital health technologies, including AI-based tools, were highlighted as enablers for integrating traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare.  
• PM Modi emphasized that Ayurveda and yoga embody balance and harmony, offering solutions to lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and depression.  
• The summit reinforced India’s role in promoting traditional medicine as a complement to modern medical practices.  

The closing ceremony underscored India’s growing influence in shaping a global, science-based, and people-centered traditional medicine agenda. By combining tradition with technology, the summit highlighted how ancient practices can be adapted to address contemporary health challenges.  

As the world looks for sustainable healthcare solutions, India’s initiatives in traditional medicine are expected to play a pivotal role in bridging gaps between modern science and age-old wisdom. The summit’s outcomes are likely to strengthen international cooperation and enhance the credibility of traditional medicine worldwide.  

Sources: NDTV, PM India, The Hindu, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare