India Hosts BRICS Meet to Deepen Traditional Medicine Cooperation
- On Tuesday, India convened BRICS nations in Chandigarh for a high-level meeting on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine, with delegates establishing a BRICS Expert Working Group on TCIM as part of the four-day BRICS Health Track programme.
- Member countries sought to strengthen healthcare systems through expanded collaboration in traditional medicine, with participants discussing institutional partnerships, harmonized policy approaches and joint research, education and healthcare delivery initiatives.
- Senior officials and technical experts from Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Russia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates shared policy experiences and scientific developments, while a dedicated side event emphasized capacity building through Ayush scholarships and faculty exchanges.
- The meeting produced concrete outcomes including progress on the BRICS Expert Working Group, stronger cooperation in research and regulatory frameworks, and improved knowledge-sharing, with officials projecting these initiatives would accelerate evidence-based acceptance of traditional healthcare across member nations.
- Beyond formal discussions, the four-day BRICS Health Track programme integrated wellness activities including Chair Yoga, the Common Yoga Protocol and the Fit India Run, while an Ayush Zone exhibition showcased herbal medicine displays, research innovations and wellness consultations.
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BRICS Establishes Dedicated Working Group for Traditional Medicine Under India's Chairmanship at Health Ministerial Meeting
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. In a significant step toward expanding global healthcare cooperation, BRICS nations have agreed to establish a dedicated institutional vertical and expert working group for traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine during meetings held in Chandigarh under India's chairmanship. World News | BRICS Establishes Dedicated Working Group for Traditional Medicine Under India's Chairmanship…
BRICS establishes dedicated working group for traditional medicine under Indias chairmanship at Health Ministerial Meeting - The Tribune
In a significant step toward expanding global healthcare cooperation, BRICS nations have agreed to establish a dedicated institutional vertical and expert working group for traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine during meetings held in Chandigarh under India's chairmanship.
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