Healthcare Sector: World Traditional Medicine Conference in China

Union Minister for Health Dr. Soe Win attended the World Traditional Medicine Conference 2026, held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing from October 17 to 18.

At the opening ceremony of the conference, Premier of the People's Republic of China Mr. Li Qiang delivered the opening remarks.

Afterward, the Union Minister attended the Government Forum themed “Advancing Primary Health Care Together: From Commitment to Action” and delivered an opening address.

In his speech, he highlighted that in line with the World Health Organization’s Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034, the ministry is closely supervising the production, distribution, and sale of traditional medicines to ensure they meet prescribed standards and quality requirements.

He also detailed the systematic training and nurturing of traditional medicine practitioners, plans to upgrade traditional medicine hospitals and clinics, and the hosting of annual research conferences to promote the development of traditional medicine research.

Additionally, the Union Minister participated in a Ministerial Roundtable Discussion on the sustainable conservation and cultivation of medicinal plants used in traditional medicine production.