Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (STAG-TM)
The STAG-TM is a formal WHO advisory mechanism composed of independent experts who provide strategic, scientific and technical advice to WHO on traditional, complementary and integrative medicine.
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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
30 October 2025

Global traditional medicine strategy 2025-2034
WHO recognizes the growing role of traditional medicine worldwide and the need for evidence-based integration into health systems.
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STAG Members

Traditional medicine

Global Traditional Medicine Centre (GTMC)

Health topics

Health interventions

Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine

 

18 December 2025
Departmental update

WHO launches its first Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine

WHO Secretariat

Dr Shyama Kuruvilla

Director a.i, Global Traditional Medicine Centre

Dr Geetha Krishnan Gopalakrishna Pillai

Unit Head, Research, Data and Innovation, Global Traditional Medicine Centre

Dr Sungchol Kim

Unit Head, Norms, Standards and System Integration, Global Traditional Medicine Centre

Dr Lori McDougall

Unit Head, Partnership, Advisory and Sustainability, Global Traditional Medicine Centre

Dr Qin Liu

Technical officer, Global Traditional Medicine Centre

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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