India to Host the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine This December
India is preparing to host one of the most important international events in the field of natural and traditional healthcare — the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, scheduled from 17–19 December 2025 in New Delhi. The global summit aims to bring experts, policymakers, scientists and traditional healers together on one platform to build a stronger future for global traditional medicine systems.
With traditional healing practices gaining worldwide interest, this summit marks a significant moment for India. The country will not only host the event but will also share its rich expertise through active participation from the Ministry of AYUSH.
AYUSH Ministry’s Strong Presence at the Global Summit
The Ministry of AYUSH will represent India across several major discussions and technical sessions. It will highlight how India is modernising traditional medicine through:
- Advanced clinical research
- Technology-driven platforms
- Improved safety standards
- Global partnerships
- Quality herbal medicine production
The Ministry will also present India’s contribution to the global traditional medicine landscape, including Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Yoga, naturopathy and Sowa-Rigpa.
India’s strong participation reflects the country’s leadership in integrating ancient healing systems with modern research and global health strategy.
Key Themes of the Global Summit
This year’s global summit is based on four important themes that guide the future of traditional medicine worldwide:
1. Balance, Wellbeing and Community Health
This theme focuses on building healthier communities through traditional healing practices that restore mental, emotional and physical balance.
2. Boosting Research and Innovation
The summit will discuss the importance of evidence-based traditional medicine, new product development, clinical research, and scientific validation of herbal formulations.
3. Strengthening Global Health Systems
Experts will explore how traditional medicine can be blended with modern medicine to improve access, resilience and preventive care.
4. Tracking Progress and Ensuring Quality
Standard guidelines, global monitoring systems and transparent indicators will be discussed to measure the growth of traditional medicine around the world.
Major Highlights Expected at the Summit
Several important announcements are expected during the three-day event, including:
- A global list of research priorities for all WHO regions
- Launch of the WHO Traditional Medicine Knowledge Library
- A special WHO Bulletin edition dedicated to traditional medicine
- New international collaborations and policy commitments
- Exhibitions showcasing global traditional healing practices, herbs, therapies and digital tools
The global summit will also host an exhibition pavilion where countries can display their unique medicinal systems, herbal products and new research advancements.
