WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine to come up in Gujarat
WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine to come up in Gujarat
Will harness potential of traditional medicine from across the world
New Delhi, March 26 (Delhi Crown): The World Health Organization (WHO) and India have signed an agreement for establishing the “WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine” in Jamnagar, Gujarat, announced the WHO and the Ministry of Ayush jointly on Saturday.
The Centre will have its interim office at the Institute of Training and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA) in Gujarat.
In a tweet the Ministry of Ayush said – “The primary objective of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine is to harness the potential of traditional medicine from across the world through modern science and technology and improve overall health of the communities the world over.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed India’s happiness to be the home of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine. He expressed the hope that the Centre will contribute towards making a healthier planet and leveraging our rich traditional practices for global good.
“India is honoured to be home to a state-of-the-art WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine. This Centre will contribute towards making a healthier planet and leveraging our rich traditional practices for global good.”
In his next tweet, Modi added – “Traditional medicines and wellness practices from India are very popular globally. This WHO Centre will go a long way in enhancing wellness in our society.”
