Beijing gathering brings together 85 countries

Women leaders, traditional midwives and health representatives met on 19–20 November.

The regional dialogue asked how services could better meet communities’ health needs.

Participants called for practical tools to support maternal and neonatal care in Indigenous communities.

The meeting ended on 20 November; PAHO published its account on the following day.

Participants at the 3–4 December World Conference on Traditional Medicine adopted the Beijing Declaration; this row uses the closing day.

Beijing hosted the WHO co-sponsored conference with Chinese national health and traditional medicine authorities.

Adopted at the conference, the declaration advocated cooperation over traditional medicine policy and its responsible use.

Publication date: WHO described a Group of Friends discussion about research, data and shared policy priorities.

Publication date: participants emphasized Indigenous Peoples’ voices and rights when discussing future cooperation.

Publication date: the WHO account linked medicinal knowledge and practice to safeguarding biodiversity.