BRICS Summit Backs Global Cooperation On Traditional Medicine, Proposes Expert Working Group Under Health Track
New Delhi, Sep 13: The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit has given a fresh push to international cooperation in Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM), recognising its growing relevance in strengthening health systems and advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the Ayush ministry said. The key outcome of the declaration is the welcome accorded to the…
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi has bolstered global collaboration in Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) through the New Delhi Declaration. The declaration acknowledges TCIM's growing significance in enhancing health systems and Universal Health Coverage (UHC). It also endorsed the establishment of a BRICS Expert Working Group on TCIM under the BRICS Health Track, a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and exchange among member states.
Union Minister of State Prataprao Jadhav emphasized the declaration's importance for strengthening global cooperation in traditional medicine. India, committed to promoting rigorous research and evidence-informed practices, will contribute to this cooperation by advancing safe, effective, and affordable healthcare. The declaration particularly stresses the importance of coordinated research on medicinal plants and herbal preparations, recognizing their role in healthcare traditions.
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