BRICS Approves Traditional Medicine Working Group at Chandigarh Meet
UPSC / SSC current affairs note
Why in news
The 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting in Chandigarh unanimously approved a working group on traditional medicine, promoting systems like Ayurveda and Yoga globally. This marks a significant step in integrating traditional medicine into global health frameworks and highlights India's leadership in this domain.
Background
BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) has been focusing on health cooperation, including traditional medicine, in recent years. The working group aims to facilitate collaboration and evidence-based integration of traditional medicine into national health systems.
Key facts
The 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting was held in Chandigarh, India.
Member countries unanimously approved the formation of a working group on traditional medicine.
The working group will promote traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda and Yoga globally.
The meeting also addressed TB research, digital health, and universal health coverage.
New initiatives for healthy lifestyles and mental wellness were discussed.
Union Minister Pratap Rao Jadhav announced the approval.
Prelims pointers
- BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
- 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting
- Location: Chandigarh, India
- Working group on traditional medicine
- Ayurveda and Yoga promoted
- Universal health coverage commitment
Mains angles
- GS2: International Relations – BRICS cooperation in health sector
- GS2: Government Policies – Promotion of traditional medicine (Ayurveda, Yoga)
- GS3: Health – Universal health coverage, TB research, digital health