UAE to introduce clinical guidelines and safety standards for traditional medicine
The first commitment focuses on developing national policies and regulations for traditional, complementary and integrative medicine. This includes introducing clinical guidelines and standards to ensure treatments are safe, effective and supported by scientific evidence.
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The UAE Integrative Medicine Council has announced four commitments to improve the safety and quality of traditional and complementary medicine. The first commitment focuses on developing national policies and regulations, including clinical guidelines and standards to ensure treatments are safe, effective and supported by scientific evidence. The second involves developing the UAE's first national research agenda for integrative medicine to guide scientific studies and encourage innovation. The third commitment focuses on improving education and training for healthcare professionals and public awareness initiatives to help patients make informed decisions. The fourth aims to strengthen cooperation with the WHO and international institutions through research and knowledge sharing. These initiatives support the WHO's Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034.
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Reported by: Gulf News 21 Oct 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Gulf News →
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21 Oct 2026.
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