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WHO urges scientific validation for traditional medicine
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The World Health Organisation has opened a major conference on traditional medicine. The event, starting on August 16, 2023, focuses on bringing scientific scrutiny to ancient healing practices. Leaders say new technologies like AI can help validate and integrate these remedies.
"Traditional medicine is not a thing of the past," said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Highlights
- The WHO conference in New Delhi explores how to regulate and scientifically assess traditional medicine.
- Shyama Kurvilla noted that up to 90% of populations in many countries use traditional remedies.
- The WHO is launching a digital library with 1.6 million records to boost research and knowledge-sharing.
- Experts say AI and advanced imaging can help analyse herbal compounds and study practices like meditation.
- The push aims to ensure traditional medicine is safe, evidence-based, and integrated with modern healthcare.
