The latest move stems from the growing demand for Ayush treatments, because of which there is a growing need to consider these treatments at par with other treatments
“Considering the growing demand for AYUSH treatments, there is a need to consider these treatments at par with other treatments,” stated IRDAI in a circular dated January 31, 2024.
The inclusion of traditional medical terminologies in ICD-11 forms a link between traditional medicine and global standards, said Dr Radarico H Ofrin, WHO Representative to India. According to Dr Sameera Asma, Assistant Director-General DDI, WHO, the indexing of disease terminology related to traditional medicine in ICD-11 proves to be a milestone in building a unified global tradition, it stated.