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WHO Champions Integration of Traditional Medicine in Global Health

12/20/2025

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World Health Organization (WHO) officials are prioritizing the integration of traditional medicine into global health strategies.
Dr. Shyama Kuruvilla of the World Health Organization (WHO) notes herbal remedies and meditation show potential and deserve further research.
The WHO is crafting a strategy to integrate traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare with robust evidence.
Kuruvilla says the organization will avoid endorsing treatments without reliable evidence and address concerns about homeopathy.

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World Health Organization (WHO) officials are prioritizing the integration of traditional medicine into global health strategies.
Dr. Shyama Kuruvilla of the World Health Organization (WHO) notes herbal remedies and meditation show potential and deserve further research.
The WHO is crafting a strategy to integrate traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare with robust evidence.
Kuruvilla says the organization will avoid endorsing treatments without reliable evidence and address concerns about homeopathy.