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Traditional Medicine Global Library Launched at WHO Summit

20 December 20251 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYTraditionalMedicine GlobalLibrary Launchedat WHO Summit20 December 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The launch of TMGL, billed as a first-of-its-kind worldwide digital platform on traditional health systems, capped the summit.

About TMGL

  • Joint creation of the Government of India and WHO.
  • Spans Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Homeopathy, Yoga and global equivalents.
  • Gathers scattered knowledge and research from 194 countries.

Objectives

  • Offer science-backed access to traditional knowledge.
  • Guide safe integration into modern healthcare.

The summit

  • Organiser: WHO; host: Government of India.
  • Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi; three days.

Exam angle

  • Launched by PM Modi; countries covered: 194.

Test yourself

1. The Traditional Medicine Global Library was launched at which event?

Modi launched TMGL at the closing of the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine.

2. Data from how many countries is included in TMGL?

The notes say data from 194 countries is included.

3. Where was the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine held?

The venue was Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

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