**Executive Summary**
The Prime Minister's Office shared glimpses from the closing ceremony of the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine held in New Delhi. Prime Minister Modi highlighted India's role in promoting traditional medicine and its potential in modern healthcare through a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) on December 19, 2025. He also noted the release of a commemorative postal stamp on Ashwagandha.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Traditional Medicine Focus:**
* The focus of traditional healthcare must extend beyond present needs, with responsibility towards future generations.
* India is demonstrating traditional medicine's effective and meaningful role in critical situations.
* **WHO Global Summit Highlights:**
* The summit showcased herbal remedies and ancient medical systems, highlighting their relevance and potential.
* A commemorative postal stamp on Ashwagandha was released.
* **Discussions with WHO DG:**
* The Prime Minister discussed the immense potential of traditional medicine in promoting holistic health, preventive care, and wellness with WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
* Emphasized the importance of evidence-based practices and global cooperation in traditional medicine.
**Impact Analysis**
**WHO**
*Impact*: Recognition of the importance of traditional medicine in global healthcare.
*Action Required*: Continued collaboration and cooperation with India to promote evidence-based practices.
**Healthcare Sector**
*Impact*: Increased awareness of the relevance and potential of traditional medicine in modern healthcare.
*Action Required*: Explore and integrate traditional medicine practices where appropriate, with consideration for evidence-based approaches.
**Citizens**
*Impact*: Highlighted the importance of traditional medicines in overall well being.
*Action Required*: There is no action required.
Key Entities Referenced
WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine: A summit organized by the World Health Organization focusing on traditional medicine.
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India, involved in sharing glimpses of the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine.
New Delhi: Location of the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister shares glimpses of closing
ceremony of Second WHO Global Summit on
Traditional Medicine
प्रव तथ: 19 DEC 2025 10:58PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared glimpses of closing ceremony of Second WHO
Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi.
In a separate posts on X, Shri Modi said;
“In traditional healthcare, our focus must extend beyond present needs. We carry an equally important
responsibility towards the health and well-being of the future generations.”
In traditional healthcare, our focus must extend beyond present needs. We carry
an equally important responsibility towards the health and well-being of the future
generations. pic.twitter.com/XqNlu3KsWZ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 19, 2025
“Through sustained efforts at multiple levels, India is demonstrating that even in critical situations,
traditional medicine can play an effective and meaningful role.”
Through sustained efforts at multiple levels, India is demonstrating that even in
critical situations, traditional medicine can play an effective and meaningful role.
pic.twitter.com/y6KDMPKdbk
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 19, 2025
“The exhibition at the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine showcased herbal remedies and
ancient medical systems from across the world, highlighting their growing relevance and potential in the
modern healthcare sector.
@WHO”The exhibition at the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine showcased
herbal remedies and ancient medical systems from across the world, highlighting
their growing relevance and potential in the modern healthcare sector.@WHO pic.
twitter.com/koaMr042tw
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 19, 2025
“Released a commemorative postal stamp on Ashwagandha at the second WHO Global Summit on
Traditional Medicine.
@WHO”
Released a commemorative postal stamp on Ashwagandha at the second WHO
Global Summit on Traditional Medicine.@WHO pic.twitter.com/RRsv51T35c
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 19, 2025
“Had an enriching discussion with WHO DG Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus today. We discussed the
immense potential of traditional medicine in promoting holistic health, preventive care and wellness. Also
underlined the importance of evidence-based practices and global cooperation in traditional medicine.
@WHO
@DrTedros”
Had an enriching discussion with WHO DG Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
today. We discussed the immense potential of traditional medicine in promoting
holistic health, preventive care and wellness. Also underlined the importance of
evidence-based practices and global cooperation… pic.twitter.com/1rw8ta6cCH
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 19, 2025
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