Medicine

WHO Maps AI Uses in Traditional Medicine

WHO published a technical brief on how artificial intelligence could be used in traditional medicine, from knowledge mapping to safety and governance.

Cedar S. Insights Editorial Desk

11 July 20254 min read

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The World Health Organization published a technical brief on artificial intelligence in traditional medicine, mapping how AI could be used across diagnosis, treatment, research, product development and health-system functions.

The subject matters because traditional medicine is widely used globally but often sits outside the data standards and evidence pipelines that shape mainstream digital health.

WHO framed the issue around responsible use: quality data, validation, transparency, privacy, safety and regulatory oversight.

Why It Matters

AI in health is not limited to hospital imaging or drug discovery; traditional medicine creates a different data, evidence and safety problem for regulators.

What to Watch

Watch whether countries develop standards for traditional-medicine datasets, clinical validation and patient-facing AI tools.

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Topics

WHOAI in HealthTraditional MedicineHealth Governance