Ahmedabad, India (CU)_ The Ministry of Ayush and the Gujarat government held a curtain-raiser media conference to discuss the two significant developments in the area of traditional medicine in India. The two events are the establishment of the WHO Global Center for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) and the convening of the Global Ayush Investment and Innovation Summit (GAIIS).
Accordingly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the WHO Global Center for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar. The PM is currently on a three-day visit to Gujarat. According to the formal announcement from the Ministry of Ayush, both ceremonies will take place in Gujarat and will be attended by Prime Minister Modi, Mauritius’ Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus.
By merging traditional medicine with technology breakthroughs and evidence-based research, the Center hopes to maximize the potential of traditional medicine. With Jamnagar functioning as the headquarters, the new Center’s mission will be to engage and benefit the whole world. The GCTM will prioritize four key areas: evidence and learning; data and analytics; sustainability and equity; and innovation and technology, in order to maximize traditional medicine’s contribution to global health.
The Global Ayush Investment and Innovation Summit will take place in Gandhinagar from April 20 to 22. The Summit’s objective is to boost investment in traditional medicine and to highlight advancements in the sector. It is a one-of-a-kind effort to establish long-term relationships, increase exports, and cultivate a sustainable ecology.
The ministry also spoke about the traditional medicine center. It said, “Global Center for Traditional Medicine represents WHO’s and India’s outstanding commitment to global health. Standing at the juncture of advanced technology and ancient wisdom, the only way ahead of us is upwards.”
The GCTM’s mission is to establish regulations and standards for traditional medicine products and to assist countries in developing an integrated, safe, and high-quality health system. The Global Ayush Investment and Innovation Summit is an endeavor to strategically position India as a global hub for traditional goods, practices, and associated services.
