The World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled the Traditional Medicine (TM) Global Library, a first-of-its-kind digital platform consolidating 1.6 million resources, including scientific studies and Indigenous knowledge.
The library featured AI-powered tools and Evidence Gap Maps to improve access to trusted information and accelerate research worldwide.
The launch coincided with the conclusion of the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi, organised with the Government of India.
The summit also introduced Health & Heritage Innovations (H2I), an initiative supporting breakthrough projects that integrate traditional medicine with modern technologies like AI, genomics, and digital health.
Twenty-one finalists from over 1,000 submissions will enter a year-long program to refine prototypes and receive guidance from scientists, regulators, policymakers, and investors.
WHO also announced the Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (STAG-TM), comprising 19 independent experts who will guide research priorities, develop standards, and advise on integrating traditional medicine into health systems.
The Delhi Declaration, endorsed by 26 Member States, commits countries to integrate traditional medicine into primary health care, strengthen regulation and safety standards, invest in research, and build interoperable data systems.
“Traditional medicine can help address major health challenges such as noncommunicable diseases, inequitable access to services, and climate-related health threats,” WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus said.
“It supports care that is person-centred, culturally grounded, and holistic.”
The Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034 aims to embed traditional medicine into health systems worldwide, making care more inclusive, culturally grounded, and resilient.
The summit drew over 16,000 online registrations and 800 delegates from more than 100 countries, including ministers from over 20 nations.
