Rising lifestyle disorders, stress and
mental health challenges across the world require preventive and holistic
solutions, and Ayush provides evidence-supported interventions integrating
body, mind and environment, said Minister of State (Independent Charge),
Ministry of Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav.
He was addressing international
dignitaries, researchers, industry leaders and practitioners from around the
world after inaugurating the 3rd International Ayush Conference and Exhibition
(IACE 2026) in Dubai on February 18.
Ayush systems — Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha,
Unani and Homoeopathy — are increasingly recognised as holistic approaches for addressing
physical, mental and social wellbeing in harmony with nature. The Minister
highlighted India’s commitment to building an integrated, preventive and
sustainable global health ecosystem. India is prepared to lead and collaborate
with partner countries to build an integrated, evidence-based and human-centric
global public health structure, he said.
A key outcome of the conference was
detailed deliberation on a draft international White Paper on Ayush
interventions for mind-body health. It aims to transition global understanding
from experience-based practice to evidence-based validation, from isolated
practices to structured treatment protocols, and from parallel systems to
integrated healthcare frameworks. Once finalised, it is expected to serve as a
reference document for governments, academic institutions and international
organisations working in integrative medicine and public health policy.
During the three-day conference,
participants from nearly 28 countries engaged in consultations, scientific discussions,
and partnerships, demonstrating that traditional medicine is now at the centre
of global healthcare dialogue.
The Minister recalled that the WHO Global
Summit on Traditional Medicine held in New Delhi and the Delhi Declaration
reaffirmed global commitment toward evidence generation, safety standards and
responsible integration of traditional medicine. He highlighted that the
conference advanced this global momentum by promoting joint research
programmes, academic exchanges, regulatory cooperation, investment partnerships
and expansion of medical value travel and Ayush services.
