DDI, WHO, the indexing of disease terminology related to traditional medicine in ICD-11 proves to be a milestone in building a unified global tradition. Dr Shyama Kuruvilla, Senior Strategic Advisor, WHO joined the event online and said that the inclusion of traditional medical terminology in ICD-11 will further strengthen India’s routine health system.

Dr Robert Jacob, Head of Classification and Terminology Unit, WHO, said that the data listed in ICD-11 will be available for global use.

According to Dr Rudy Eggers, Director of Integrated Health Services, WHO, the inclusion of TM Module 2 in ICD-11 can be seen as a movement along with the global recognition of traditional medicine. The strategy for this was prepared from 2014 to 2023 and the first draft of the WHO strategy for Traditional Medicine for 2025 to 2034 has been prepared.

Representatives from member countries of WHO including Brazil, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Iranand Britain shared their experiences regarding the current status of Traditional Medicine in their respective countries. The event was attended by senior officials of WHO and the Minsitry of Ayush icluding seniormost officails of its research councils, mational institutes, Chairmen and concerned Presidents in two commissions, the National Commission for India system of Medicine and National Commission for Homoeopathy. also present in the deliberations were representatives of WHO Member States and senior officals from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Welcome address was given by Ms. Kavita Garg, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush.