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09/03/22 18:50 PM IST

WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India

In News 
  • The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister has approved the establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat by signing a Host Country agreement between the Government of India and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Details 
  • The WHO GCTM will be established in Jamnagar under the Ministry of AYUSH.
  • This would be the first and only global outposted Centre (office) for traditional medicine across the globe.
  • A Joint Task Force (JTF) is constituted for coordination, execution and monitoring of activities for the establishment of this Centre. 
  • JTF comprises representatives from the Government of India, Permanent Mission of India, Geneva and the World Health Organization. 
  • Under the ambit of this, an interim office is being established at the ITRA, Jamnagar, Gujarat to execute the identified technical activities and planning of fully functional WHO GCTM.
Benefits 
  • to position AYUSH systems across the globe
  • to provide leadership on global health matters pertaining to traditional medicine.
  • To ensure quality, safety and efficacy, accessibility and rational use of traditional medicine.
  • To develop norms, standards, and guidelines in relevant technical areas, tools and methodologies, for collecting data undertaking analytics, and assess impact.  Envisage WHO TM Informatics centre creating a collaborative of existing TM Data banks, virtual libraries, and academic and research institutes.
  • To develop specific capacity building and training programmes in the areas of relevance to the objectives and conduct training programmes in campus, residential, or web-based, and through partnerships with the WHO Academy and other strategic partners.
Traditional Medicine 

  • Traditional medicine is a key pillar of health care delivery systems and plays a crucial role in maintaining good health and well-being.
  • Safe and effective traditional medicine will play a significant role in ensuring all people have access to quality essential health care services and safe, effective and affordable essential medicines as the world approach the ten-year milestone for Sustainable Development Goals in 2030.
Source - PIB

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