Advancing Traditional Medicine through science, policy and
collaboration
The WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine brings together countries, researchers, practitioners and policymakers to advance collaboration, evidence generation and policy dialogue on Traditional Medicine.
The Summit promotes the safe, effective and evidence-based use of Traditional Medicine worldwide by strengthening research, supporting appropriate regulation, encouraging integration into health systems, and fostering respectful global cooperation grounded in cultural knowledge and sustainability.
Stay informed about the next WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, including updates on dates, themes and participation opportunities.
The second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine aimed to advance a global movement to restore balance for people and the planet, grounded in the science and practice of Traditional Medicine. Guided by the Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034, the Summit highlighted the latest evidence and innovations, and addressed critical issues including health systems regulation and integration; respectful information exchange with Indigenous Peoples and across knowledge paradigms; biodiversity preservation and intellectual property rights; and the transformative potential of frontier technologies. The Summit concluded with concrete commitments, new collaborations and global initiatives aimed at strengthening the safe, effective and equitable use of Traditional Medicine worldwide.
The Summit created a global platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration and concrete commitments to advance Traditional Medicine.
