New dates announced : 17-19 December 2025. Second WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit

Guided by the Gujarat Declaration

The 2025 Summit is framed by the Gujarat Declaration, which sets out an action agenda towards the implementation of evidence-based Traditional Medicine interventions and approaches. The Gujarat Declaration supports the goal of universal health coverage and health-related Sustainable Development Goals, and the application of science, technology, innovation and knowledge exchange to validate and unlock the contribution of Traditional Medicine and Indigenous knowledge to advance planetary health and people’s health and well-being across the life course.

A global call to restore balance

This Summit offers not just a space for dialogue, but a call to action – join us as we explore how the nexus of Traditional Medicine and modern science can restore balance and well-being for people and our planet.

Plenary and parallel sessions will explore priorities for evidence-based research for traditional medicine, linked to issues related to biodiversity, digital health, and the role of artificial intelligence (AI). The need for robust scientific evidence and regulatory frameworks to ensure the safety, efficacy, and sustainability of traditional medicine interventions and practices will be discussed throughout the meeting, including with Indigenous community leaders. Respecting the rights and leadership of Indigenous Peoples will be a hallmark of the Summit. Indigenous Peoples manage lands that harbor around 30% of the world’s remaining intact forests and 60% of all terrestrial mammals – critical for biodiversity and planetary health.

An interactive exhibition space will showcase traditional medicine through digital exhibits, pop-up talks, and AI-powered demonstrations, allowing participants to experience traditional healing methods from all regions of the world. A photo/video exhibition will bring these ancient practices to life for a global audience.

Major launch events will also be held during the three-day event, including:

• A WHO Virtual Global Library on Traditional Medicine, embedded in a new global knowledge exchange platform.
• A WHO Bulletin special issue on traditional medicine, highlighting cutting-edge research.
• Global roadmap for research priorities in traditional medicine, together with donor partners.
• A “coffee-table book”-style digital resource of traditional medicine practices from all WHO Member States.

Further details and registration information to be announced soon.

Source:

Second WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit. In: WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre [website]. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2025 (https://www.who.int/teams/who-global-traditional-medicine-centre/global-summit-and-collaborations/second-traditional-medicine-global-summit, accessed 10 Oct 2025).