At the 78th World Health Assembly, India reinforced its commitment to blending traditional medicine with modern healthcare. The nation endorsed the new WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034, promoting an evidence-based approach to global traditional health.

India has backed the WHO’s new ten-year plan to strengthen and regulate traditional medicine systems worldwide.

A new agreement will create a global classification system for traditional therapies like AYUSH by standardising the treatments, boosting their scientific credibility and recognition

India demonstrated its commitment by establishing the WHO’s first-ever Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

As stated, “these initiatives to integrate safe and effective traditional practices aim to help achieve universal health coverage worldwide”.