AYUSH, WHO to sign agreement
Q. Union Cabinet has given approval for signing of agreement in area of traditional medicine between which government ministry and WHO, Geneva?- Published on 18 Feb 16a. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
b. Ministry of AYUSH
c. Ministry of Health
d. Ministry of Science and Technology
ANSWER: Ministry of AYUSH
Union Cabinet has given the approval for agreement for collaborations in the field of traditional medicine between Ministry of Ayush, GoI and WHO Geneva. Long term collaboration will work towards improving global acceptability and branding of Ayush systems, facilitate awareness generation regarding AYUSH systems of Medicine by means of education, skill development, workshops, publications and exchange programs between AYUSH and WHO. Traditional and Complementary Systems of Medicine (T&CM) include Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and Homeopathy.