WHO brief on AI in traditional medicine features Ayush
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What happened
- WHO released “Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine”, following India’s proposal [PIB].
- WHO noted India’s Ayush market at US$43.4 billion [PIB].
Background
- It is WHO’s first roadmap on AI in traditional medicine [PIB].
Why it matters
- Data standards are needed before AI can be trusted here.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-07-12): WHO released "Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine", following India's proposal.
- Data standards are needed before AI can be trusted here.
Quotable data pointWHO noted India's Ayush market at US$43.4 billion.
PIB: WHO brief on AI in TM, 12 Jul 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: WHO-Ayush.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Ayush market size noted by WHO
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: WHO brief on AI in TM, 12 Jul 2025
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