The Ministry of Ayush in India has signed an agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) to commence the development of a traditional medicine module under the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI).
This collaboration aims to elevate the global status of traditional medicine systems.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: “This initiative will help in making Ayush reach maximum number of people across the world in a scientific manner.”
ICHI works in conjunction with the WHO’s International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) to document various health treatments and interventions.
The new module will include traditional practices from Yoga, Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani systems, allowing for their recognition in a globally standardised format.
This integration is expected to yield numerous advantages, encompassing transparent billing, equitable pricing for Ayush services, and smoother inclusion of Ayush treatments in health insurance plans.
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By GlobalDataIt will also improve hospital management, clinical documentation, and health research, ultimately making Ayush interventions more accessible worldwide.
The initiative is in line with India’s strategic goal to bring its traditional medicinal knowledge to the forefront of global healthcare, supported by international standards and scientific classification.
WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated on X: “Pleased to sign an agreement for a $3m contribution from #India to @WHO’s work on traditional medicine and the International Classification of Health Interventions, with @moAyush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha. We welcome 🇮🇳’s continued commitment to #HealthForAll.”
The integration of ICD-11 for diseases and the new ICHI module for health interventions is set to ensure that Ayush secures its place as an evidence-based and policy-recognised component of international healthcare systems.
