International group considers a medicine knowledge library

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.

Publication date: WHO described a workshop on improving access to quality traditional medicine services.

Publication date: WHO said representatives from 11 countries and areas in five regions took part in its workshop.

Publication date: participants considered education and training as part of safer traditional medicine service delivery.

Publication date: discussions covered policy frameworks, quality and safety alongside service delivery.

WHO validated elimination of gambiense human African trypanosomiasis as a public health problem.