Group 1 - The 78th World Health Assembly's side event on traditional medicine was co-hosted by China, Malaysia, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, and Seychelles, marking the first time such a theme was addressed during the assembly [1] - The event aimed to integrate traditional medicine into national health systems to better serve universal health coverage and sustainable development goals [1] - Over 100 participants, including high-level health officials, WHO representatives, and experts, attended the meeting [1] Group 2 - China's National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasized the country's commitment to developing traditional medicine and its integration into health systems [1] - Malaysia's Health Minister expressed the country's dedication to developing traditional medicine alongside modern medicine to improve public health [2] - Nepal's Health Minister called for reforms in traditional medicine through scientific validation and regional cooperation in areas like product regulation and clinical verification [2] Group 3 - Seychelles' Health Minister highlighted the importance of ensuring practitioners have necessary education and training for effective integration of traditional medicine [2] - Vietnam's Health Ministry reaffirmed the significance of traditional medicine in its health system and readiness to collaborate with WHO and member states [2] - The WHO's Western Pacific Regional Director noted the historical and cultural significance of traditional medicine in the region and the organization's commitment to supporting evidence-based traditional medicine development [2]
世界卫生大会传统医药边会召开
Jing Ji Ri Bao·2025-05-21 22:40