Health systems consider culturally relevant care

The vote followed negotiations shaped by lessons from COVID-19.

The agreement’s adoption did not itself mean all provisions were already in force.

The new global strategy set directions for research, safety and appropriate integration.

Member states adopted a strategy for 2025–2034 at the assembly.

The strategy called for building knowledge about practices and assessing quality.

Publication date: WHO described expert and official support for its strategy on traditional, complementary and integrative medicine.

Publication date: WHO summarized discussions among officials and experts about an updated global approach.

Publication date: the WHO discussion considered how national systems can address evidence, appropriate use and safety.

The dated WHO report concerns a global policy strategy, not a clinical finding that any particular remedy works.

Publication date: WHO explained how the newly adopted strategy addresses Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge and rights.