Global Collaboration on Traditional Medicine Integration Encouraged at the BRICS CCI Healthcare Summit 2025, Promoting a Unified Approach between Traditional and Modern Healthcare Systems
The BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI) hosted the BRICS CCI Healthcare Summit 2025, bringing together leaders from the BRICS nations and beyond to discuss the future of healthcare. The event, themed "Bridging Tradition and Innovation", concluded with a renewed resolve to integrate traditional practices with modern advancements.
Prann Sharma, President of BRICS CCI Healthcare Vertical and Executive Director-Strategy, BRICS CCI, stated that there is a global shift towards natural, safe, and sustainable alternatives in healthcare. This sentiment was echoed by Anurag Sharma, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, who emphasised that traditional systems of medicine, such as Ayurveda, do not require new clinical trials as their long-term use and evidence-based outcomes already validate their efficacy.
The summit generated immense enthusiasm among AYUSH manufacturers and the traditional healthcare community across the BRICS+ nations. Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, and Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of AYUSH and Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, were also present at the event.
Distinguished dignitaries attended the summit, including Ramdas Bandu Athawale, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, delivered an exclusive video address at the event.
The Guest of Honour Address was delivered by Anurag Sharma, and the Chief Guest Address was delivered by Prataprao Jadhav. Both speakers emphasised the importance of AYUSH as the foundation of an inclusive global healthcare system that bridges tradition with modern science.
Sameep Shastri, Vice Chairman of BRICS CCI, reiterated the chamber's commitment to advancing healthcare innovation. The summit fostered collaborations across BRICS nations to build healthcare systems that are accessible, affordable, and future-ready.
Dr. BBL Madhukar, Co-Chairman and Director General of BRICS CCI, was not mentioned in the current paragraph, but he had previously reiterated the chamber's commitment to the cause.
The BRICS CCI Healthcare Summit 2025 was led by Prann Sharma and marked a significant step towards integrating traditional and modern healthcare practices in the BRICS nations. The event concluded without announcing any new facts about the theme, the Guest of Honour or the Chief Guest of the summit. However, the enthusiasm and collaboration displayed at the event promise a bright future for healthcare innovation in the BRICS nations.
