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WHO Bulletin Launches First Special Issue on Traditional Medicine in Nearly 50 Years Ahead of Global Summit.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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In the lead-up to the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine<\/strong>, scheduled for 17\u201319 December 2025 in New Delhi and online<\/strong>, the Bulletin of the World Health Organization (WHO)<\/strong> has released a landmark special issue dedicated to Traditional Medicine<\/strong> \u2014 the first of its kind since 1977.<\/p>\n

The new issue underscores the growing global recognition of traditional medicine as an integral component of health systems and a vital contributor to health equity, scientific innovation, and sustainability. It features three news articles, two original research papers, two systematic reviews, five policy and practice papers, and five perspective pieces<\/strong>, reflecting a multidisciplinary examination of traditional medicine\u2019s evolving role in modern health care.<\/p>\n

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Renewed Focus After Nearly Five Decades<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The last WHO Bulletin issue devoted to traditional medicine was published in November 1977<\/strong>, bridging early global efforts that led to the Alma-Ata Declaration (1978)<\/strong>, which identified traditional medicine as essential for achieving \u201chealth for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nearly half a century later, the new editorial<\/strong>, titled \u201cTraditional medicine and its contributions to science, health equity and sustainability,\u201d<\/em> reaffirms that traditional medicine continues to serve as a primary source of health care for billions of people worldwide<\/strong>. Demand for these practices is surging \u2014 the wellness economy<\/strong> linked to traditional medicine is projected to expand from US$ 5.6 trillion in 2022 to US$ 8.5 trillion by 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Despite this growth, the Bulletin emphasizes that less than 1% of global health research funding<\/strong> is currently directed toward traditional medicine. This disparity hampers the generation of robust scientific evidence and limits the development of effective regulatory frameworks<\/strong> needed for safe and evidence-based integration into health systems.<\/p>\n

The publication supports the goals of the Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025\u20132034<\/strong>, which seeks to advance universal health coverage<\/strong> through people-centred and evidence-informed<\/strong> integration of traditional medicine into national health policies.<\/p>\n

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Bridging Traditional Knowledge and Modern Science<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The issue delves into how the convergence of traditional wisdom and modern scientific inquiry<\/strong> can restore balance in both human and planetary health. Topics explored include:<\/p>\n

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  • Global research funding and investment gaps<\/li>\n
  • Integration of traditional medicine into primary health care<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Regulatory and evidence standards<\/li>\n
  • Indigenous rights<\/strong> and respectful knowledge sharing<\/li>\n
  • Intellectual property and benefit-sharing mechanisms<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • The use of artificial intelligence<\/strong> to advance research and documentation<\/li>\n
  • Policy implications of the new WHO Global Strategy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The Bulletin frames traditional medicine as more than a set of healing practices \u2014 it represents a holistic worldview<\/strong>, emphasizing harmony among individuals, communities, and ecosystems. Restoring this balance, it argues, is a scientific, rights-based, and sustainability imperative<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    Setting the Stage for the 2nd Global Summit<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    The themes and findings of the Bulletin will shape discussions at the upcoming 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine<\/strong>, to be held 17\u201319 December 2025<\/strong> in New Delhi, India<\/strong>. The Summit, themed \u201cRestoring balance: The science and practice of health and well-being,\u201d<\/strong> will advance the objectives of the Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025\u20132034<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    The event will gather global leaders, policymakers, researchers, Indigenous knowledge holders, and industry representatives to address:<\/p>\n

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    • Regulation and integration within national health systems<\/li>\n
    • Knowledge exchange between Indigenous Peoples and modern science<\/li>\n
    • Biodiversity conservation<\/strong> and protection of intellectual property rights<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • The transformative role of frontier technologies<\/strong>, including AI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      New collaborations, research initiatives, and policy commitments<\/strong> are expected to be unveiled. While in-person participation is by invitation only, the opening and closing ceremonies, plenaries, and parallel sessions<\/strong> will be streamed online to ensure global access.<\/p>\n

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      The release of this special Bulletin marks a significant step toward bridging traditional knowledge and contemporary science \u2014 reaffirming WHO\u2019s commitment to health equity, cultural respect, and sustainable innovation<\/strong> in the pursuit of global well-being.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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