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Centre Proposes Inclusion of Traditional Medicine in WHO's List
Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani Systems join WHO’s ICD 11
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In a move to secure a global recognition for India's traditional medicine, the Union government formally requested the inclusion of Ayurveda and related systems in the 11th revision of the World Health Organisation's International Classification of Diseases (ICD). This initiative aims to provide a standardized language that can be shared among health professionals worldwide.
Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, the Secretary of the Ministry of Ayush, emphasized the significance of this proposal, stating that it would support the effective regulation and integration of traditional medicine into the existing health system in an interview by The Hindu.
The proposed inclusion of the second module for Ayurveda in ICD-11 is expected to streamline research and evaluation, thus establishing its efficacy in the global healthcare landscape.
Previously, ICD-11 had successfully included Module-1, covering traditional medicine conditions originating from ancient China. With the digital transformation of ICD-11, the proposed integration of Ayurveda is seen as a significant step towards ensuring better insurance coverage, enhanced reporting of adverse events, and the alignment of traditional medicine practices with global healthcare standards.
The Ministry of Ayush remains actively engaged in the development of Module-2, drawing on the implementation experiences gained through the National Ayush Morbidity and Standardised Terminologies Electronic portal and the Ayush Health Information Management System.
This move is expected to not only promote the integration of traditional medicine into mainstream health information systems but also advance the objective of achieving universal health coverage, as envisioned by the World Health Organisation.
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