On July 31, 2024, The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, and the World Health Organisation (WHO) signed a pivotal Donor Agreement to establish the financial framework for implementing activities at the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre (GTMC) in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
The ceremony saw virtual participation from Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary (Ayush), Smt. Bhavna Saxena (JS) and other senior officials from Ministry of Ayush. The event was moderated by Dr. Shyama Kuruvilla, Director a.i. of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre.
Distinguished attendees included H.E. Mr. Arindam Bagchi, Permanent Representative of India to the UN and other international organizations in Geneva, Dr. Razia Pendse, Chef de Cabinet representing Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO, and Dr. Bruce Aylward, Assistant Director-General for Universal Health Coverage and Life Course at WHO.
