China hosts international debate on traditional medicine

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.

The WHO account says participants from 85 countries attended the conference that adopted the declaration.

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.

Publication date: WHO described plans for a global information resource on traditional medicine.