Boost to global reporting of clinical data, evidence-based research in Ayush as WHO updates its module

He said this update also “marks a pivotal moment for traditional medicine, paving the way for its global integration and empowering evidence-based integrative healthcare policies that embrace holistic well-being." “With the new updates, the ICD-11 offers more ease of use, improved interoperability and accuracy, which will benefit national health systems and the people they serve,” said Dr. Robert Jakob, Team Leader, Classifications and Terminologies Unit, WHO. This update follows the successful year-long testing and deliberations after the launch of ICD-11 TM-2 on January 10, 2024, in New Delhi for Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani systems of medicine for country implementation testing. This move aligns with WHO’s mission to promote universal health coverage and sustainable development goals, recognizing the therapeutic potential of these systems alongside contemporary medical treatments.