India and Germany have decided to advance collaboration on traditional medicine at the third Joint Working Group meeting on Alternative Medicine in Berlin. The Joint Working Group Meeting between the Ministry of Ayush and Germany’s Health Ministry was held from 18th November till today.

AYUSH Ministry said in a statement that this marks another significant step in advancing Indo-German cooperation in the field of traditional and integrative healthcare. The discussions centred on integrating traditional medicine into public health systems, establishing reimbursement pathways for patient access, and strengthening regulatory approval mechanisms. These themes reflect the shared commitment of both nations to foster evidence-based and people-centred traditional medicine practices.

The Ministry affirmed that sustained collaboration with Germany will help accelerate research, regulatory harmonisation, and patient access to integrative healthcare solutions rooted in safety, quality, and scientific validation.