WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy

The WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy aims to recognize, regulate, and integrate traditional and herbal medicines within healthcare systems worldwide. It seeks to ensure these practices are safe, effective, and of good quality, while respecting cultural diversity. The strategy promotes research, standardization, and education to improve the safe use of traditional medicine, contributing to better health outcomes and universal health coverage. It fosters collaboration between traditional practitioners and modern healthcare providers, balancing cultural traditions with scientific validation to enhance healthcare availability and trust.