MADRID (EUROPA PRESS). The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of India have agreed to establish the World Center for Traditional Medicine in the Asian country, specifically in Jamnagar, after a strong investment of $250 million from the Indian government.
This center, according to the WHO, aims to harness the potential of traditional medicine from around the world through modern science and technology to improve the health of people and the planet. The new center focuses on four key strategic areas: Evidence and Learning; data and analysis. sustainability and equity; innovation and technology to improve the contribution of traditional medicine to global health and sustainable development.
According to the World Health Organization’s own calculations, about 80 percent of the world’s population uses traditional medicine. To date, 170 out of 194 WHO Member States have reported the use of traditional medicine, and their governments have requested WHO support to create a body of reliable evidence and data on traditional medicine practices and products.
“For many millions of people around the world, traditional medicine is the number one outlet for treating many diseases. Ensuring that all people have access to safe and effective treatment is an essential part of the WHO’s mission,” and this new center will help harness the Tedros Adhanom, The power of science in strengthening the evidence base for conventional medicine. I am grateful to the Government of India for their support and look forward to its success.
The World Health Organization states that traditional medicine writes down the sum total of knowledge, skills, and practices from indigenous and different cultures that have been used over time to maintain health and prevent, diagnose and treat physical and mental illness. Its scope includes ancient practices such as acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal mixtures, as well as modern medicines. Currently, however, national health systems and strategies still do not fully integrate the millions of traditional medicine workers, certified training courses, health facilities, and health expenditures.
“It is encouraging to learn about the signing of the host country agreement for the establishment of the Global Center for Traditional Medicine (GCTM). The agreement between the Ayush Ministry and the World Health Organization (WHO) to establish a GCTM for the World Health Organization in Jamnagar Gujarat is a commendable initiative,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. .
The World Health Organization says that about 40 percent of approved medicines in use today are derived from natural materials, highlighting the vital importance of maintaining biodiversity and sustainability.
For example, the discovery of aspirin was based on traditional medicine formulations using willow bark, birth control pills were developed from the roots of wild yam plants, and treatments for childhood cancer were based on periwinkle. The Nobel Prize-winning research on artemisinin for fighting malaria began with a review of ancient Chinese medicine texts.
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