Latest traditional medicine News

Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine highlights growing global cooperation and priorities
Africa’s rhinos often get the spotlight – but Indonesia’s two rhino species are far closer to extinction
WHO and partners discuss governance of traditional medicine knowledge in the AI era at WIPO-IGC
World Health Organization sets global research priorities for traditional medicine
WHO-IRCH Working Group 2 advances cooperation on herbal medicine quality and standards
WHO calls for more research into traditional medicine to meet growing health needs
BRICS leaders advance commitment for traditional medicine in New Delhi Declaration
Public health leaders explore how traditional medicine can support health system transformation
The Third Global Summit on Traditional Medicine set for November 2027
African Traditional Medicine Day 2026: from research to reach, advancing health for all
Thailand to host Third WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in 2027
WHO advances global harmonization of herbal medicine standards through expert meeting on the development of international herbal pharmacopoeia
WHO celebrates the power of yoga for healthy ageing
Macao workshop boosts global action on quality and safety of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine practices
What is Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property: An explainer
How integrating tradition and self-care has strengthened public health in the Americas
Healing the future: Traditional medicine drives innovation, equity and planetary health at WHA79
Turning commitments into care: Africa accelerates action on traditional medicine
Using ‘art as evidence’: Climate change research on display at CDU
Wildflower once used to treat wounds and sore throats shows promise in fighting dangerous superbugs
Top complementary medicines researcher joins Southern Cross University
Dogs can detect trafficked wildlife hidden in shipping containers from tiny air samples
WHO designates new Collaborating Centre to strengthen evidence and integration of traditional medicine
WHO Global Summit charts a bold future for traditional medicine
WHO launches its first Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine
WHO hosts the second Global Summit to advance evidence, integration and innovation for traditional medicine
WHO Expert Committee concludes critical review of coca leaf, recommends maintaining current controls
Leadership engagement growing for evidence-based traditional medicine ahead of 2nd WHO Summit in New Delhi, India
WHO Bulletin special issue on traditional medicine
16th Annual Meeting of the WHO International Regulatory Cooperation for Herbal Medicines (IRCH)
Strengthening global public health through traditional medicine: 3rd World Congress on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine
Strengthening Indigenous-led engagement in global health and biodiversity governance
Spotlight On Traditional Medicine At World Health Summit 2025
What Is ‘ear Seeding’, TikTok Trend Said To Treat Stress And Fatigue?
WHO And Government Of India Sign Memorandum Of Understanding To Host Second Global Summit On Traditional Medicine In New Delhi
Crocs Snapping Up Big Bucks For Territory
WHO Traditional Medicine Global Library to launch in 2025
South Africa celebrates African Traditional Medicine Day with national commemoration
How cloves might help relieve pain and inflammation
Steering Committee established for second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine
From arthritis to nausea: five ways ginger could benefit your health
50 years of international collaboration to safeguard wildlife trade
Bitter melon for diabetes? Fenugreek for cholesterol? The research behind ancient remedies
Setting global research priorities for traditional medicine
International Day of Yoga 2025: “One Earth, One Health”
WHA78: Traditional medicine takes centre stage
WHO Director-General: Member States reaffirm commitment to WHO and global health at historic World Health Assembly
Beyond Disease Management: Why Traditional Medicine Isn’t Enough to Sustain Life-Long Health & Lifestyle is Key