Functions
As defined in the Terms of Reference, the Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Traditional Medicine will:
- advise WHO on strategic direction for traditional medicine at global level;
- provide scientific advice to shape global research priorities;
- provide technical support to develop norms and standards;
- recommend approaches to integration of TM into health systems; and
- assist WHO in articulating policy options for Member States.
These functions directly support implementation of the Global traditional medicine strategy 2025–2034.
Global traditional medicine strategy 2025-2034
STAG Members
Traditional medicine
Health topics
WHO Secretariat
Dr Sylvie Briand
Chief Scientist
Dr Shyama Kuruvilla
Director a.i
Dr Geetha Krishnan Gopalakrishna Pillai
Unit Head, Research, Data and Innovation, WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre
Unit Head, Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine Unit
Dr Lori McDougall
Unit Head, Partnership, Advisory and Sustainability, Global Traditional Medicine Centre
Dr Qin Liu
Technical officer, Global Traditional Medicine Centre
Dr Thidar Pyone
Technical Officer, Office of the Chief Scientist
Mr Mayank Bansal
Senior Assistant to Director, Global Traditional Medicine Centre
Ms Elmira Burmina
Assistant to Team, Global Traditional Medicine Centre
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