WHO meet boosts collaboration on global health: PM, Pg12

Key Highlights:

• The second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine concluded at Bharat Mandapam, facilitating dialogues among Health Ministers and representatives from various countries.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the summit's role in promoting joint research, simplifying regulations, and advancing training and knowledge sharing in traditional medicine.
• The summit showcased digital health technology, AI-based tools, research innovations, and modern wellness infrastructure.
• The Traditional Medicine Global Library was launched as an international platform to preserve scientific data and policy documents.

Detailed Insights:

• The WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine established in Jamnagar, India, signifies India's growing role in the field.
• Combining tradition and technology can significantly enhance the effectiveness of global healthcare solutions.
• India is focusing on "partnerships of healing" globally, including establishing a Centre of Excellence for BIMSTEC countries and collaborating with Japan.
• The collaboration with Japan aims to integrate science, traditional practices, and health for more comprehensive healthcare solutions.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Traditional Medicine: Healthcare practices, approaches, knowledge, and beliefs incorporating plant, animal, and mineral-based medicines, spiritual therapies, or manual techniques.
• Digital Health Technology: The use of technology, including software, mobile applications, and data analytics, to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes.
• BIMSTEC: A regional organization comprising Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal, and Bhutan, fostering economic and social development.