WHO publishes priorities for traditional medicine research

The research priority process focused on what still needs investigation, rather than declaring every approach effective.

Publication date: BIREME described presenting a pre-beta Global Traditional Medicine Library linked to a Brazil research consultation.

Publication date: PAHO discussed translations and culturally adapted interfaces for Indigenous users.

Publication date: PAHO described accessible and audiovisual formats among the planned features.

Publication date: director João Paulo Souza presented a library still under development, months before its official launch.

Publication date: prioritizing research highlights gaps in knowledge about safety, effectiveness and health system use.

Publication date: the WHO initiative examines traditional medicine across regions instead of treating any one system as universal.

Publication date: the global research priorities aim to guide studies and data collection for informed policy.

WHO validated a major eye health milestone for Burundi.

The strategy includes antibiotics, eye care and improved hygiene and environment.