Global health leadership on traditional, complementary and integrative medicine

Overview

The Gujarat Declaration calls for stronger leadership and policy frameworks that support the integration of traditional medicine into global and national health systems. Effective leadership ensures that traditional medicine is recognized as a valuable part of healthcare and not marginalized or treated as secondary. Policies are essential for establishing regulatory frameworks, standardizing practices, and ensuring that traditional medicine is integrated equitably alongside conventional medicine. This includes addressing issues such as intellectual property rights, safety standards, and training and recognition of traditional healers. The declaration emphasizes the need for collaborative policies that protect cultural knowledge while expanding access to safe and effective traditional treatments.

Significance to TMGL

TMGL plays a crucial role in supporting leadership and policy development by acting as a knowledge hub for stakeholders involved in traditional medicine. TMGL helps inform decision-makers about the best practices for integrating traditional medicine into health systems by offering access to research, case studies, and policy documents. TMGL recognizes the importance of leadership in ensuring that traditional medicine is respected and adequately supported by national health policies, and it actively contributes to policy dialogues.

TMGL’s Contribution

TMGL provides a platform that supports policymakers, healthcare leaders, and practitioners in developing and refining policies around traditional medicine. By curating evidence-based resources, TMGL supports collaborative policy-making that promotes the integration of traditional medicine while protecting the rights of practitioners and ensuring safety and efficacy. TMGL fosters leadership that values cultural diversity in healthcare and encourages the creation of inclusive health policies that bridge traditional and conventional medical systems.