Published: 16 December 2025WHOGovernance
2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine Opens at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
The Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine opened on December 17 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, running till December 19. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated the event themed 'Restoring Balance: The Science and Practice of Health and Well-Being'.
The Summit drew 800 delegates from 100+ countries and over 16,000 online registrations. PM Modi addressed the closing ceremony and launched the My Ayush Integrated Services Portal (MAISP), Ayush Mark certification, and a WHO Yoga training report. WHO unveiled the Traditional Medicine Global Library consolidating 1.6 million resources. 26 Member States rallied behind the Delhi Declaration on integrating traditional medicine into primary healthcare.
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Q: Discuss India's leadership role at the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine and its implications for integrating Ayush systems into global primary healthcare.
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India hosted the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine during December 17-19 at Bharat Mandapam, drawing 800 delegates from 100 countries. J.P. Nadda inaugurated it; PM Modi launched MAISP and Ayush Mark. WHO unveiled a Traditional Medicine Library of 1.6 million resources; 26 states endorsed the Delhi Declaration.
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Frequently asked questions
When and where did the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine open?
The summit opened on December 17 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, and ran till December 19.
Who inaugurated the traditional medicine summit, and what was its theme?
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated the event. Its theme was 'Restoring Balance: The Science and Practice of Health and Well-Being'.
How much participation did the summit draw?
The summit drew 800 delegates from more than 100 countries and over 16,000 online registrations.
What were the main launches and outcomes at the summit?
PM Modi addressed the closing ceremony and launched the My Ayush Integrated Services Portal, Ayush Mark certification, and a WHO Yoga training report. WHO unveiled the Traditional Medicine Global Library with 1.6 million resources, and 26 Member States rallied behind the Delhi Declaration.
