Indigenous stewardship is discussed in global health

The dialogue considered how local traditions can inform public health services.

Speakers discussed experience in Bolivia, Mexico and Peru.

The event took place on 13 May; WHO published its account on 25 May.

Publication date: a WHO account of WHA79 highlighted Indigenous knowledge in discussions of traditional medicine and health.

Publication date: a speaker explained how the survival of medicinal plants depends on healthy and diverse ecosystems.

Publication date: WHO discussed respectful engagement with Indigenous Peoples over biodiversity, health and knowledge systems.

Publication date: WHO described a 13 May regional dialogue about traditional and integrative medicine in the Americas.

Publication date: the WHO account considered how health services could listen to community approaches and self-care.

Publication date: PAHO and WHO participants discussed responsible integration of traditional knowledge.

Publication date: the report framed integration as a matter for health system design and evidence rather than automatic approval.