Dec 16, Kathmandu -  India will host the Second World Health Organization Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi from 17 to 19 December 2025.

Guided by the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034, the summit will focus on how traditional medicine systems can contribute meaningfully to people-centered healthcare and planetary well-being. India and Nepal have undertaken various initiatives to promote cooperation in Ayurveda through the exchange of knowledge, expertise and capacity building.

Held under the theme "Restoring balance: The science and practice of health and well-being," the Summit aims to reaffirm the relevance of Traditional Medicine while grounding its integration into health systems in science, evidence and responsible practice. The event builds on the inaugural WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, in 2023.

The three-day Summit will feature high-level plenary sessions on restoring balance in health systems, investing in science and innovation, re-imagining resilient and safe healthcare models, and ensuring accountability through standards, data and responsible use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence.

Key issues such as regulation and integration of Traditional Medicine in public health frameworks, protection of biodiversity, safeguarding Indigenous knowledge and intellectual property rights, and sustainable use of medicinal resources will also be discussed.