Central Idea

The Centre seeks to include traditional Indian medicines in the 11^th revision of the World Health Organisation’s International Classification of Diseases (ICD).
The traditional Indian medicine system is categorized into Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Yoga, Naturopathy, and Homoeopathy

About International Classification of Diseases (ICD)

Purpose	Standardized system for classifying and coding diseases, health conditions, and related information.
Established	1893, by International Statistical Institute (WHO’s predecessor)
Authority	Developed and maintained by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Scope	Covers a wide range of diseases, health conditions, injuries, and health-related factors.
Coding System	Assigns unique alphanumeric codes to each health condition for consistent recording and reporting.
Global Applicability	Internationally recognized and used for health data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Updates	Periodically updated to reflect advances in medical knowledge and changing health trends.
Latest Version	ICD-11 became effective in January 2022.
Uses	Clinical diagnosis, health record documentation, research, health policy, and resource allocation.

Universal Language: The ICD provides a universal language that enables healthcare professionals worldwide to share standardized information.
Traditional Medicine Module: The 11th revision includes a module dedicated to traditional medicine conditions, offering a standardized way to collect and report data on these conditions internationally.
Formal Recognition: Ayurveda and related Indian traditional healthcare systems are formally recognized and widely practised in India, making a strong case for their inclusion.
Chinese Medicine Inclusion: After a decade of consultations, ICD-11 included Module-1, covering traditional medicine conditions originating in ancient China.