BRICS Backs Expert Group on Traditional Medicine, Calls for Evidence-Based Global Cooperation

The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit welcomed the establishment of a BRICS Expert Working Group on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) under the BRICS Health Track. The declaration emphasizes evidence-based global cooperation, research on medicinal plants and herbal preparations, shared pharmacopoeias, and ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of TCIM practices. This development builds upon the BRICS Meeting on TCIM held in Chandigarh under India's BRICS Chairship and aligns with the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034, aiming to contribute to universal health coverage and resilient health systems.