On April 19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the WHO global centre for traditional medicine. During the event, he highlighted India’s potential in the sector. Along with the Indian PM Modi, many other important entities attended the inaugural ceremony through video conferencing.
The Chief of the World Health Organization, Tedres Ghebreyesus, himself, was present in Jamnagar to address the ceremony. He initiated his speech in Gujarati by saying, “Kem cho Badha, Maja Ma?” Which means, “How are you all? Happy? “
The Global Centre for Traditional Medicine was set up by the collaboration of the Ministry of Ayush and WHO in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
Prime Minister’s emphasis on India’s contribution to traditional medicine
India has contributed to the field of medicine since the very beginning. There is a wider need for India to continue its efforts in traditional medicine. PM Modi said, “There is much more to the ancient medical system of India than merely a way to heal patients. It is a living science that encompasses all aspects of life. India views this relationship as a major duty to serve mankind as a whole.”
He stated, “I am delighted that the World Health Organization (WHO) has endorsed the Indian objective of ‘One Earth, One Health’ by adopting the motto ‘One Planet, Our Health’.”
According to a press release from the United Nations, “the International Year of Millets will be celebrated in 2024, which is a source of great pride for India.”
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On his visit to India, the WHO Chief
On his visit to India, the World Health Organisation Chief, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, addressed the event. He said that the newly set up centre for traditional medicine will focus on data, innovation, and sustainability.
Furthermore, it will ensure the optimum utilization of traditional medicine and its knowledge. Traditional medicine products exist internationally, and the centre will go a long way toward realizing the promise of traditional medicine. He said, ”The WHO’s worldwide centre for traditional medicine is really a global effort.”
“India will be able to share its ancient medical knowledge with the globe through this institution,” he continued, “and the world will come to India.” He extended his appreciation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his cooperation in the development of the institution in India.
Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ayush
The Union Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, also addressed the initiation ceremony of the global centre for traditional medicine. According to him, “India has long been considered as a pioneer in the field of traditional medicine.”
It has been shown throughout history that knowledge sharing and cooperation are beneficial, and the Ministry of Ayush, under the Government of India, has continued to make specific efforts in that regard. The establishment of the Global Center is an endeavour to come together and collaborate in this field, which will benefit all of the nations that are members of the organization.
Edited By: Aaradhana Singh
Published By: Akshaj Joshi
