**Executive Summary**
The 3rd International Ayush Conference & Exhibition (IACE 2026) was held in Dubai. The conference focused on the global acceptance and integration of traditional healthcare systems, with Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav highlighting India's commitment to leading the development of an integrated global health system. A key outcome was detailed deliberation on a draft international White Paper on Ayush interventions for mind-body health. The document aims to transition global understanding from experience-based practice to evidence-based validation.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Conference Overview:**
* The 3rd International Ayush Conference & Exhibition (IACE 2026) was held in Dubai.
* Approximately 28 countries participated in consultations, scientific discussions, and partnerships.
* **India's Role and Stance:**
* India aims to lead and collaborate on an integrated, evidence-based, and human-centric global health system.
* India is committed to building an integrated, preventive, and sustainable global health ecosystem.
* **Ayush Systems:**
* Ayush systems (Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathy) are increasingly recognized as holistic approaches to wellbeing.
* Ayush provides evidence-supported interventions integrating body, mind, and environment.
* **White Paper on Ayush:**
* A draft international White Paper on Ayush interventions for mind-body health was discussed.
* The White Paper aims to transition global understanding towards evidence-based validation and structured treatment protocols.
* The White Paper, once finalized, is expected to serve as a reference document for governments, academic institutions and international organizations working in integrative medicine and public health policy.
* **Global Commitments:**
* The conference advanced global momentum by promoting joint research programmes, academic exchanges, regulatory cooperation, investment partnerships and expansion of medical value travel and Ayush services.
* Stressed the need for quality assurance, pharmacopeial compliance, and international certification to enable global acceptance of Ayush products and services.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Governments, Academic Institutions, and International Organizations**
* **Impact:** The finalized White Paper on Ayush is expected to serve as a reference document for integrative medicine and public health policy.
* **Action Required:** Review and utilize the White Paper to inform policies, research, and practices related to Ayush and integrative healthcare.
**Stakeholder: Researchers, Industry Leaders, Practitioners**
* **Impact:** The conference promotes joint research programs, academic exchanges, regulatory cooperation, investment partnerships and expansion of medical value travel and Ayush services.
* **Action Required:** Take advantage of opportunities for joint research, academic exchanges, and collaborations to further the development and global acceptance of Ayush systems.
**Stakeholder: Partner Countries**
* **Impact:** Strengthened partnerships with India to build an integrated, evidence-based and human-centric global public health structure.
* **Action Required:** Collaborate with India on research, development, and implementation of Ayush systems within their healthcare frameworks.
Key Entities Referenced
International Ayush Conference & Exhibition (IACE 2026): A conference and exhibition focused on traditional and integrative healthcare systems, with the 3rd edition held in Dubai.
Ministry of Ayush: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and promotion of Ayush systems (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy).
Dubai: Location of the 3rd International Ayush Conference & Exhibition (IACE 2026).
WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine: A summit organized by the World Health Organization that reaffirmed global commitment toward evidence generation, safety standards and responsible integration of traditional medicine.
Ayush: Refers to traditional and integrative healthcare systems like Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathy.
AYUSH
Ayush emerges at the centre of global healthcare
discourse at International Ayush Conference &
Exhibition 2026
“Ayush is no longer at the margins but at the centre of global
health discourse,” says Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav
“India is ready to lead and collaborate for an integrated,
human-centric global health system”
28 countries participate; strong push for research, regulatory
harmonisation and investment partnerships
Conference reinforces India’s leadership in traditional
medicine diplomacy
Posted On: 18 FEB 2026 7:15PM by PIB Delhi
The Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, inaugurated and later
addressed the valedictory session of the 3rd International Ayush Conference & Exhibition (IACE 2026)
held in Dubai, marking a major milestone in the global acceptance of traditional and integrative healthcare
systems.
The Minister conveyed greetings on behalf of the Government of India and Prime Minister Narendra
Modi, and highlighted India’s commitment to building an integrated, preventive and sustainable global
health ecosystem.
Addressing international dignitaries, researchers, industry leaders and practitioners from around the world,
Shri Jadhav stated that Ayush systems — Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy — are
increasingly recognised as holistic approaches addressing physical, mental and social wellbeing in
harmony with nature.
He emphasised that 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.
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.A key outcome of the conference was detailed deliberation on a draft international White Paper on Ayush
interventions for mind-body health. The document 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.
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. He further stressed the
need for quality assurance, pharmacopeial compliance and international certification to enable global
acceptance of Ayush products and services.
Shri Jadhav noted that such international platforms strengthen scientific dialogue, health diplomacy and
trust among nations and emphasised that Ayush can act as a bridge connecting cultures and healthcare
systems while supporting global health security and preventive care.
Reaffirming India’s commitment, the Minister stated that India is prepared to lead and collaborate with
partner countries to build an integrated, evidence-based and human-centric global public health structure.
Declaring the conference a success, Shri Jadhav said the deliberations should translate into actionable
outcomes and institutional partnerships. He expressed confidence that the discussions would strengthen
scientific engagement, partnerships and the positioning of Ayush as a credible contributor to global
healthcare.***
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