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Source: The post is based on the article “Gujarat Declaration’ underlining outcome of the first WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit 2023 released” published in PIB on 4th September 2023
What is the News?
The first WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
The World Health Organization (WHO) released the outcome document of the summit in form of “Gujarat Declaration’.
What is the first WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit?
What are the key points of the Gujarat Declarations?
Gujarat declaration reaffirmed global commitments towards indigenous knowledges, biodiversity and traditional, complementary and integrative medicine.
The key action points outlined in the declaration are:
Health and Well-being: Scale up evidence-based traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM) for universal health coverage and Sustainable Development Goals.Use science and technology to validate TCIM’s contribution to health and well-being.
Global Health Leadership: Expand multi-regional collaborations through the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre and Respect Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge on health.
Research and Evidence: Mobilize research funding for TCIM and strengthen research capabilities.
Universal Health Coverage and Health Systems: Integrate TCIM into national health systems and adapt laws and policies for TCIM safety and accessibility.
Digital Health and AI: Develop digital health resources, including AI, for TCIM.
Biodiversity and Sustainability: Support UN biodiversity agreements and Indigenous Peoples’ involvement.
Human Rights, Equity, and Ethics: Recognize and protect Indigenous Peoples’ rights and knowledge.Incorporate ethical practices in TCIM.
